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NBA Combo #2 Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz to test your knowledge on all fields of the NBA.

A multiple-choice quiz by theuntouchable. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
theuntouchable

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
208,819

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1569

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (6/10), Guest 76 (6/10), Guest 203 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which one of the following is not possible in a NBA game? Hint

A player punches the referee

A player scores 100 points

A player commits three technical fouls

A player breaks an ankle

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which team had two players competing in the 2004-05 three-point contest? Hint

Phoenix Suns

Los Angeles Lakers

San Antonio Spurs

Denver Nuggets

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Question 3 of 10

3. When Shaquille O'Neal went from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Miami Heat in the 2003-04 offseason, did he change his jersey number?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which one of the following terms is least associated with the NBA? Hint

Dribble

Double play

Travelling

Jump ball

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Toronto Raptor was nicknamed, "The Red Rocket" in the 2004-05 season? Hint

Donyell Marshall

Chris Bosh

Jalen Rose

Matt Bonner

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which one of the following is not a position in the NBA? Hint

Center

Small forward

Goaltender

Point guard

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many team names in the 2004-05 season did not end with the letter "S"? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which team did the 2002-03 Rookie of the Year play on? Hint

Cleveland Cavaliers

Denver Nuggets

Toronto Raptors

Phoenix Suns

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Question 9 of 10

9. What team did Kobe Bryant play on during the 2004-05 season? Hint

Los Angeles Lakers

San Antonio Spurs

New York Knicks

Los Angeles Clippers

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Question 10 of 10

10. What middle name do Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady share? Hint

Jamison

Lamar

Arnold

Peterson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which one of the following is not possible in a NBA game?

Answer: A player commits three technical fouls

There is only two technical fouls allowed for each player to commit in a game. After two technical fouls, a player is ejected from the game.

2. Which team had two players competing in the 2004-05 three-point contest?

Answer: Phoenix Suns

Quentin Richardson and Joe Johnson both competed in the 2004-05 three-point contest. Quentin Richardson won the event and Joe Johnson finished third next to Kyle Korver of the Philadelphia 76ers.

3. When Shaquille O'Neal went from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Miami Heat in the 2003-04 offseason, did he change his jersey number?

Answer: Yes

Shaquille O'Neal wore number 34 while playing on the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2003-04 season.

4. Which one of the following terms is least associated with the NBA?

Answer: Double play

A double play occurs in baseball when a team gets two outs in one play. A dribble is when an NBA player is bouncing the ball. Traveling is when the player with the ball takes more than three steps without dribbling. A jump ball occurs when the game is about to begin, or when two players from opposing teams both have the ball in their hands.

5. Which Toronto Raptor was nicknamed, "The Red Rocket" in the 2004-05 season?

Answer: Matt Bonner

The subway system is known as "The Rocket" and Matt Bonner took the subway to every home game. Matt Bonnar is a redhead which gives him the nickname, "The Red Rocket".

6. Which one of the following is not a position in the NBA?

Answer: Goaltender

A goaltender is used in hockey and soccer to prevent the opposing from scoring. If a player blocks the ball after the ball is shot by a player and it is on a downward flight, a goaltending violation is called.

7. How many team names in the 2004-05 season did not end with the letter "S"?

Answer: 3

The Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, and the Utah Jazz did not end with the letter "S". All of the other 27 team names end with the letter "S".

8. Which team did the 2002-03 Rookie of the Year play on?

Answer: Phoenix Suns

Amare Stoudamaire joined the NBA in the 2002-03 season by playing on the Phoenix Suns. Amare Stoudamaire played power foward in his rookie season.

9. What team did Kobe Bryant play on during the 2004-05 season?

Answer: Los Angeles Lakers

Kobe Bryant wore number 8 while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2004-05 season. Kobe Bryant joined the NBA in the 1997-98 season.

10. What middle name do Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady share?

Answer: Lamar

Vincent Lamar Carter and Tracy Lamar McGrady are cousins and they played together on the Toronto Raptors in the 1997-98 season. Tracy McGrady then left the Raptors and went to the Orlando Magic.

Source: Author theuntouchable

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