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2004-05 : A Great NBA Season! Trivia Quiz

This quiz involves the 2004-05 NBA season. Find out how much you know on this season.

A multiple-choice quiz by balllla16. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
balllla16

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,892

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Many may know that Kobe Bryant set a NBA record in 2003 by hitting 12 three-pointers in a single game against the Seattle Supersonics. Later in the 2005 season, a member from the Toronto Raptors tied this record if you can belive that. Which player accomplished this feat and against which team? Hint

Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors

Rafer Alston, Atlanta Hawks

Donyell Marshall, Philadelphia 76ers

Matt Bonner, Chicago Bulls

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Minnesota Timberwolves barely made it to the 2004 playoffs.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. The San Antonio Spurs won the NBA Championship against the Pistons, but they also beat Seattle, Phoenix, and Denver in which order? Hint

Denver, Seattle , Detroit, Phoenix

Phoenix, Denver, Seattle, Detroit

Denver, Seattle, Phoenix, Detroit

Seattle, Denver, Phoenix, Detroit

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these young amateur-like teams ended up with the worst record in the NBA in the season? Hint

New Orleans Hornets

Atlanta Hawks

Toronto Raptors

Utah Jazz

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who were the first 3 picks in the draft in order prior to the season? Hint

Dwight Howard, Emeka Okafor, Ben Gordon

Emeka Okafor, Dwight Howard, Ben Gordon

Ben Gordon, Emeka Okafor, Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard, Ben Gordon, Emeka Okafor

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following NBA greats retired after the postseason? Hint

Allan Houston - New York Knicks

Alonzo Mourning - Miami Heat

Dikembe Mutombo - Houston Rockets

Reggie Miller - Indiana Pacers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following teams was not a plus .500 team in the season? Hint

Los Angeles Clippers

Minnesota Timberwolves

Phoenix Suns

Memphis Grizzlies

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which NBA great led the league in total points? Hint

Le Bron James

Kobe Bryant

Allen Iverson

Tracy McGrady

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following did not lead their team with steals? Hint

Allen Iverson

LeBron James

Gilbert Arenas

Larry Hughes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who had the league's best field goal percentage? Hint

Reggie Miller

Speedy Claxton

Kobe Bryant

Shaquille O ' Neal

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Donyell Marshall, Philadelphia 76ers

Donyell Marshall in fact did tie Kobe Bryants record, he hit 8 three-pointers in the first quarter, then 4 in the remainder of the game. He was then traded to Cleveland in the offseason.

2. The Minnesota Timberwolves barely made it to the 2004 playoffs.

Answer: False

The Minnesota Timberwolves failed to make the playoffs after reaching it to the Western Conference Finals in the 2003-04 against the Lakers who also failed to make the playoffs.

3. The San Antonio Spurs won the NBA Championship against the Pistons, but they also beat Seattle, Phoenix, and Denver in which order?

Answer: Denver, Seattle, Phoenix, Detroit

San Antonio started their mystical run defeating the Denver Nuggets in 5, then beat the Seattle Supersonics. Phoenix was the favorite over the Spurs, however they proved crtitics wrong as they advanced to the finals against the previous champions, the Detroit Pistons.

4. Which of these young amateur-like teams ended up with the worst record in the NBA in the season?

Answer: Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks ended up with the worst record in the NBA despite the fact that they had ownership of the sensational rookie and Slam Dunk Champion, Josh Smith.

5. Who were the first 3 picks in the draft in order prior to the season?

Answer: Dwight Howard, Emeka Okafor, Ben Gordon

Dwight Howard was the first overall pick in the draft and followed by Emeka who went to Charlotte, and Ben who went to the Bulls.

6. Which of the following NBA greats retired after the postseason?

Answer: Reggie Miller - Indiana Pacers

Reggie Miller in fact did end his spectacular career after the 2005 playoffs, scoring 27 points during the game. He will forever be remembered for his spectacular shooting ability. Unfortunately, his team was beat by the Pistons for the second consecutive season.

7. Which of the following teams was not a plus .500 team in the season?

Answer: Los Angeles Clippers

The Clippers ended the season with a .451 percentage.

8. Which NBA great led the league in total points?

Answer: Allen Iverson

Allen Iverson of the 76ers had another strong season winning the scoring title. He fought with Kobe Bryant for most of the season before Kobe missed 15 games with injury clearing the runway for AI.

9. Which of the following did not lead their team with steals?

Answer: Gilbert Arenas

Larry Hughes did finish with the most steals with Washington. He was beside teammate Gilbert Arenas who also did very well in the stealing department. Hughes was also nominated to first team defensive for the season.

10. Who had the league's best field goal percentage?

Answer: Shaquille O ' Neal

Surprisingly, Shaq did end up with the best percentage, playing with his new suprisingly good Miami Heat team.

Source: Author balllla16

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