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Quiz about Lakers v Celtics Hardwood Wars

Lakers v. Celtics : Hardwood Wars Quiz

Questions about epic moments when the Lakers and Celtics have met in the NBA finals.

A multiple-choice quiz by 81gaucho. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
81gaucho

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
155,155

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

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5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Through 2003, how many times have the Lakers and Celtics met in the NBA finals? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. In game 7 of the 1962 finals, the score was tied with seconds to play. Which Laker missed a last second shot that would have won the series? Hint

Elgin Baylor

Frank Selvy

Jerry West

Leroy Ellis

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the 1969 finals, the Celtics trailed 2 games to 1, and were down by one point in game 4, when which man hit a game winning shot to even the series? Hint

Tom Chambers

John Havlicek

Sam Jones

Bill Russell

4. In game 7 of the 1969 finals, the Celtics, after squandering a large lead, led by 2 late in the game. With the 24 second clock approaching zero, which man made a shot that hit the back of the rim, bounced high in the air, and went through the hoop to clinch the victory? Hint

John Havlicek

Jo Jo White

Don Nelson

Bill Russell

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the MVP of the 1969 NBA finals? Hint

Bill Russell

Don Nelson

John Havlicek

Jerry West

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Question 6 of 10

6. After losing game one in 1984, the Celtics trailed by two late in game two, as the Lakers were inbounding the ball. Who stole the inbounds pass and made a layup to tie the game, which the Celtics won in overtime? Hint

Gerald Henderson

Robert Parrish

Dennis Johnson

M.L. Carr

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Celitcs won game 1 of the 1985 finals 148-114. What did this game become known as? Hint

The Beantown Blowout

The Memorial Day Massacre

The Pulverizing on the Parquet

The Lakers' Lament

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the MVP of the 1985 finals? Hint

Byron Scott

Magic Johnson

Kareem Abdul Jabbar

James Worthy

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1987, the Lakers led the series 2 games to 1, and in game 4 had cut a Celtics' 19 point lead to one with just seconds to go. Who sank a hook shot to give the Lakers the victory? Hint

Kareem Abdul Jabbar

Magic Johnson

Michael Cooper

A.C. Green

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Question 10 of 10

10. In game 6 of the 1987 finals, the Lakers led 3 games to 2, but trailed the Celtics in the 3rd quarter. On a ball that seemed certain to go out of bounds near mid court, which Laker sprinted and dove head first to slap the ball back in to a teammate, who drove for a layup? Hint

Byron Scott

Kurt Rambis

Michael Cooper

James Worthy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Through 2003, how many times have the Lakers and Celtics met in the NBA finals?

Answer: 10

They met in 1959 (Lakers were in Minneapolis), 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1984, 1985, and 1987.

2. In game 7 of the 1962 finals, the score was tied with seconds to play. Which Laker missed a last second shot that would have won the series?

Answer: Frank Selvy

Selvy was known as a great shooter; he once scored 105 points in a college game. But he missed this potential series winner.

3. In the 1969 finals, the Celtics trailed 2 games to 1, and were down by one point in game 4, when which man hit a game winning shot to even the series?

Answer: Sam Jones

Jones was near the end of his careeer, but he still had this one clutch shot left in him.

Answer: Don Nelson

Nelson picked up a loose ball that was knocked away by the Lakers' Keith Erickson, and threw up this desperation shot in a game the Celtics won 108-106.

5. Who was the MVP of the 1969 NBA finals?

Answer: Jerry West

West won the award by averaging over 30 points per game in the series. He was the first player to win the award on the losing team.

Answer: Gerald Henderson

After Henderson's layup, the Lakers still had time to attempt a game winning shot. But Magic Johnson inexplicably dribbled around until time ran out without even attempting a shot. After the game, Johnson admitted he lost track of the game situation, and thought the Lakers were still up by a point.

7. The Celitcs won game 1 of the 1985 finals 148-114. What did this game become known as?

Answer: The Memorial Day Massacre

The game was played on Memorial Day, 1985. The Lakers went on to win the series however, by winning 4 of the next 5 games.

8. Who was the MVP of the 1985 finals?

Answer: Kareem Abdul Jabbar

Jabbar won it for the second time in his career. The first time was in 1971 as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. Johnson won this award in 1980, 82, and 87, while Worthy won it in 1988.

9. In 1987, the Lakers led the series 2 games to 1, and in game 4 had cut a Celtics' 19 point lead to one with just seconds to go. Who sank a hook shot to give the Lakers the victory?

Answer: Magic Johnson

Although Jabbar was known for his "sky hook" shot, it was Johnson who dribbled into the lane, and made what he called a "baby, baby sky hook."

Answer: James Worthy

This play changed the momentum, and the Lakers stormed to a victory and the NBA title.

Source: Author 81gaucho

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