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The Dallas Mavericks outshone all teams that were competing for the NBA championship in the year 2011 by beating Miami Heat in the finals. Dirk Norwitzki was named the MVP for that season. Test how much you know about the NBA championships that year by answering the questions below.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Whose leading the league in assisst?

    • A.

      Steve Nash

    • B.

      Rajon Rondo

    • C.

      Derrick Rose

    • D.

      Chris Paul

    Correct Answer
    B. Rajon Rondo
    Explanation
    Rajon Rondo is leading the league in assists.

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  • 2. 

    Who are the top 3 NBA scorers? (answers not in order)

    • A.

      Dwayne Wade, Kevin Durant, LeBron James

    • B.

      Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Amarie Stoudemire

    • C.

      Amarie Stoudemire, Kevin Durant, LeBron James

    • D.

      Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade

    Correct Answer
    C. Amarie Stoudemire, Kevin Durant, LeBron James
    Explanation
    The given answer states that the top 3 NBA scorers are Amarie Stoudemire, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James. This means that these three players have scored the most points in the NBA, based on the information provided.

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  • 3. 

    The Sacramento Kings have not beat the Los Angeles Lakers this year.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The statement "The Sacramento Kings have not beat the Los Angeles Lakers this year" is false. This means that the Sacramento Kings have indeed beaten the Los Angeles Lakers at least once this year.

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  • 4. 

    Who did Ray Allen past to take the lead in most 3 pointers made in NBA history?

    • A.

      Larry Bird

    • B.

      Reggie Miller

    • C.

      Brent Barry

    • D.

      Robert Horry

    Correct Answer
    B. Reggie Miller
    Explanation
    Ray Allen surpassed Reggie Miller to take the lead in most 3 pointers made in NBA history.

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  • 5. 

    Who are the top 5 teams in the NBA? (record wise) (answers not in order)

    • A.

      Spurs, Lakers, Heat, Mavericks, Celtics

    • B.

      Heat, Magics, Bulls, Lakers, Thunder

    • C.

      Bulls, Celtics, Mavericks, Spurs, Heat

    • D.

      Knicks, Suns, Lakers, Heat, Celtics

    Correct Answer
    C. Bulls, Celtics, Mavericks, Spurs, Heat
    Explanation
    The answer provided lists the top 5 teams in the NBA based on their records. The teams mentioned are the Bulls, Celtics, Mavericks, Spurs, and Heat.

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  • 6. 

    Who leads the NBA in reboundin with 15.5 a game?

    • A.

      Dwight Howard

    • B.

      Kevin Love

    • C.

      Pau Gasol

    • D.

      Blake Griffin

    Correct Answer
    B. Kevin Love
    Explanation
    Kevin Love leads the NBA in rebounding with an average of 15.5 rebounds per game. This means that he is consistently grabbing the most rebounds compared to other players in the league. Rebounding is an important skill in basketball as it allows a team to gain possession of the ball after a missed shot. Love's ability to consistently grab rebounds demonstrates his strong presence under the basket and his knack for positioning himself well to secure the ball.

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  • 7. 

    Which group won the events in the all-star weekend? (answers not in order)

    • A.

      West, Blake Griffin, Ray Allen, Sophmores, Steve Nash

    • B.

      James Jones, Stephen Curry, West, Blake Griffin, Rookies

    • C.

      East, Paul Pierce, Derrick Rose, DeMar DeRozan, Rookies

    • D.

      Blake Griffin, West, Chris Paul, James Jones, Sophmores

    Correct Answer
    B. James Jones, Stephen Curry, West, Blake Griffin, Rookies
  • 8. 

    Derrick Rose scored how many points against the San Antonio Spurs on January 17, 2011?

    • A.

      23

    • B.

      42

    • C.

      37

    • D.

      41

    Correct Answer
    B. 42
    Explanation
    On January 17, 2011, Derrick Rose scored 42 points against the San Antonio Spurs.

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  • 9. 

    Who was player of the month in January?

    • A.

      Dwayne Wade

    • B.

      LeBron James

    • C.

      Kobe Bryant

    • D.

      Kevin Durant

    Correct Answer
    B. LeBron James
    Explanation
    LeBron James was named the player of the month in January. This suggests that he had an exceptional performance during that month, outperforming other players such as Dwayne Wade, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Durant.

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  • 10. 

    The Lakers are the number 3 team in the west

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The explanation for the given correct answer is that the statement "The Lakers are the number 3 team in the west" is true. This implies that the Lakers are ranked as the third-best team in the Western Conference.

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  • 11. 

    Miami is the number 1 team in the east

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The given statement "Miami is the number 1 team in the east" is false. This implies that Miami is not the top-ranked team in the Eastern Conference.

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  • 12. 

    Who is the weakest team in the nba? (record wise)

    • A.

      Sacramento Kings

    • B.

      Minnesota Timberwolves

    • C.

      Cleveland Cavaliers

    • D.

      New Jersey Nets

    Correct Answer
    C. Cleveland Cavaliers
    Explanation
    The Cleveland Cavaliers have the weakest record among the given options. This can be inferred from the context of the question, which asks for the weakest team in the NBA based on their record. Although the question does not provide specific information about the teams' records, it is implied that the Cleveland Cavaliers have the worst record among the options provided.

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  • 13. 

    Kobe Bryant scored 37 points in the all star game. There was one other player that scored 30+. Who was it?

  • 14. 

    Miami Heat Has Not Beat The Boston Celtics This Year.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The explanation for the answer "True" is that the statement is stating that the Miami Heat has not beaten the Boston Celtics this year. Therefore, if the statement is true, it means that the Miami Heat has indeed not defeated the Boston Celtics in any of their matchups this year.

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  • 15. 

    What team did Carmelo Anthony get traded to?

    • A.

      New Jersey Nets

    • B.

      New York Knicks

    • C.

      Los Angeles Lakers

    • D.

      Orlando Magics

    Correct Answer
    B. New York Knicks
    Explanation
    Carmelo Anthony was traded to the New York Knicks. This trade occurred in February 2011 when Anthony was playing for the Denver Nuggets. The Knicks acquired Anthony along with Chauncey Billups in exchange for multiple players and draft picks. Anthony went on to have a successful career with the Knicks, becoming one of the team's top scorers and leading them to multiple playoff appearances.

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  • 16. 

    Deron Williams got traded to the New Jersey Nets

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Deron Williams did indeed get traded to the New Jersey Nets.

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  • 17. 

    What team does Courtney Lee play for?

    • A.

      New Jersey Nets

    • B.

      Houston Rockets

    • C.

      Phoenix Suns

    • D.

      Orlando Magics

    Correct Answer
    B. Houston Rockets
    Explanation
    Courtney Lee plays for the Houston Rockets.

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  • 18. 

    Kobe has 4 all-star mvp trophies.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because it states that Kobe has 4 all-star MVP trophies. This implies that Kobe Bryant, the basketball player, has been awarded the Most Valuable Player award in the NBA All-Star Game on four separate occasions.

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  • 19. 

    What did Carmelo Change his jersey number to when he got traded?

    • A.

      7

    • B.

      13

    • C.

      22

    • D.

      1

    Correct Answer
    A. 7
    Explanation
    Carmelo changed his jersey number to 7 when he got traded.

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  • 20. 

    Who had these stats (29 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assisst) in the all-star game?

    • A.

      Dwayne Wade

    • B.

      LeBron James

    • C.

      Carmelo Anthony

    • D.

      Kevin Durant

    Correct Answer
    B. LeBron James
    Explanation
    LeBron James had a total of 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in the all-star game.

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  • 21. 

    How many points did LeBron, Wade and Bosh have against the Sacramento Kings on Feb 22, 2011?

    • A.

      LeBron James 31pts, Dwayne Wade 23pts, Chris Bosh 22pts

    • B.

      Dwayne Wade 38pts, Chris Bosh 18pts, LeBron James 25pts

    • C.

      Chris Bosh 31pts, LeBron James 23pts, Dwayne Wade 22pts

    • D.

      LeBron James 29pts, Chris Bosh 33pts, Dwayne Wade 25 pts

    Correct Answer
    A. LeBron James 31pts, Dwayne Wade 23pts, Chris Bosh 22pts
  • 22. 

    What 2 players were named players of the month in Febuary? (east and west)

    • A.

      Dwayne Wade and Kobe Bryant

    • B.

      LeBron James and Zach Randolph

    • C.

      Chris Paul and Amarie Stoudemire

    • D.

      Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose

    Correct Answer
    B. LeBron James and Zach Randolph
    Explanation
    LeBron James and Zach Randolph were named players of the month in February. This suggests that they performed exceptionally well during that month, possibly leading their respective teams to victories and displaying outstanding individual performances. It is likely that LeBron James showcased his skills in the Eastern Conference, while Zach Randolph stood out in the Western Conference.

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  • 23. 

    The Chicago Bulls are number 3 in the east.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The explanation for the given correct answer is that the statement is stating that the Chicago Bulls are ranked as the third-best team in the Eastern Conference. This implies that there are two other teams in the Eastern Conference that have a better record or ranking than the Bulls. Therefore, the statement is true.

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  • 24. 

    The Chicago Bulls beat the San Antonio Spurs on Feb 17, 2011.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true because it states that the Chicago Bulls beat the San Antonio Spurs on Feb 17, 2011. This implies that in the game between the Bulls and the Spurs on that specific date, the Bulls emerged as the winning team.

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  • 25. 

    Who were the 2 coaches for the 2011 All-Star Game? (east and west)

    • A.

      Doc Rivers and Phil Jackson

    • B.

      Mike D'Antoni and Doc Rivers

    • C.

      Gregg Popovich and Doc Rivers

    • D.

      Erik Spoelstra and Gregg Popovich

    Correct Answer
    C. Gregg Popovich and Doc Rivers
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Gregg Popovich and Doc Rivers. These two coaches were selected to coach the 2011 All-Star Game, with Popovich coaching the Western Conference team and Rivers coaching the Eastern Conference team.

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