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1.

In 1970, the Portland Trail Blazers, Buffalo Braves and what other expansion team joined the NBA?
- A.
  
  Cleveland Cavaliers
- B.
  
  Phoenix Suns
- C.
  
  Milwaukee Bucks
- D.
  
  Chicago Bulls
Correct Answer
A. Cleveland Cavaliers

Explanation
In 1970, the Portland Trail Blazers and Buffalo Braves were two expansion teams that joined the NBA. The question is asking for the name of the third expansion team that joined the NBA in the same year. The correct answer is the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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2.

Portland, home of the Trail Blazers, became known as what in 1990?
- A.
  
  Flip City
- B.
  
  Rip City
- C.
  
  Whip City
- D.
  
  Lip City
Correct Answer
B. Rip City

Explanation
In 1990, Portland, the home of the Trail Blazers, became known as "Rip City." This nickname originated from a radio broadcaster named Bill Schonely, who used the phrase "Rip City" to describe the team's exciting and fast-paced playing style. The term quickly caught on and became synonymous with the city of Portland and its basketball team.

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3.

How many days in 1990-1991 were the Portland Trail Blazers not at the top of their division?
- A.
  
  Two
- B.
  
  Three
- C.
  
  One
- D.
  
  Zero
Correct Answer
C. One

Explanation
In the given question, it is stated that the Portland Trail Blazers were not at the top of their division during the period of 1990-1991. The correct answer is "One," indicating that there was only one day during that period when the Trail Blazers were not leading their division.

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4.

How many times did the Portland Trail Blazers reach the Western Conference Finals in the 1990's?
- A.
  
  Four
- B.
  
  Three
- C.
  
  Five
- D.
  
  Two
Correct Answer
A. Four

Explanation
In the 1990's, the Portland Trail Blazers reached the Western Conference Finals four times. This indicates that they were one of the top teams in the Western Conference during that decade.

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5.

What team beat the Portland Trail Blazers in their first game at the Rose Garden?
- A.
  
  Sacramento Kings
- B.
  
  Vancouver Grizzlies
- C.
  
  Utah Jazz
- D.
  
  Los Angeles Clippers
Correct Answer
B. Vancouver Grizzlies

Explanation
The Vancouver Grizzlies beat the Portland Trail Blazers in their first game at the Rose Garden.

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6.

What Portland Trail Blazer won the 1993 NBA Sixth Man Award?
- A.
  
  Jerome Kersey
- B.
  
  Terry Porter
- C.
  
  Clifford Robinson
- D.
  
  Buck Williams
Correct Answer
C. Clifford Robinson

Explanation
Clifford Robinson won the 1993 NBA Sixth Man Award.

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7.

In 1972, who became the second Portland Trail Blazer to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award?
- A.
  
  Larry Steele
- B.
  
  Charlie Yelverton
- C.
  
  Sidney Wicks
- D.
  
  William Smith
Correct Answer
C. Sidney Wicks

Explanation
Sidney Wicks became the second Portland Trail Blazer to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 1972.

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8.

Which team did the Portland Trail Blazers not defeat during their 1977 NBA Championship run?
- A.
  
  Denver Nuggets
- B.
  
  Philadelphia 76ers
- C.
  
  Seattle SuperSonics
- D.
  
  Los Angeles Lakers
Correct Answer
C. Seattle SuperSonics

Explanation
During their 1977 NBA Championship run, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers. However, they did not defeat the Seattle SuperSonics.

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9.

How many wins in the 1990-1991 NBA regular season did the Portland Trail Blazers have?
- A.
  
  62
- B.
  
  60
- C.
  
  61
- D.
  
  63
Correct Answer
D. 63

Explanation
The Portland Trail Blazers had 63 wins in the 1990-1991 NBA regular season.

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10.

How many wins did the Portland Trail Blazers have during the 2006-2007 NBA season?
- A.
  
  34
- B.
  
  30
- C.
  
  32
- D.
  
  28
Correct Answer
C. 32

Explanation
During the 2006-2007 NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers had 32 wins.

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11.

What team defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1999 NBA Western Conference Finals?
- A.
  
  Los Angeles Lakers
- B.
  
  Utah Jazz
- C.
  
  San Antonio Spurs
- D.
  
  Houston Rockets
Correct Answer
C. San Antonio Spurs

Explanation
In the 1999 NBA Western Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers.

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12.

Where did Jack McCloskey coach before going to the Portland Trail Blazers in 1972?
- A.
  
  North Carolina
- B.
  
  North Carolina State
- C.
  
  Duke
- D.
  
  Wake Forest
Correct Answer
D. Wake Forest

Explanation
Jack McCloskey coached at Wake Forest before going to the Portland Trail Blazers in 1972.

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What team did the Portland Trail Blazers beat in winning the 1992 Western Conference Finals?
- A.
  
  Utah Jazz
- B.
  
  Los Angeles Lakers
- C.
  
  Phoenix Suns
- D.
  
  Golden State Warriors
Correct Answer
A. Utah Jazz

Explanation
The correct answer is Utah Jazz. In the 1992 Western Conference Finals, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Utah Jazz to advance to the NBA Finals.

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14.

What was the first arena the Portland Trail Blazers played in?
- A.
  
  Pioneer Arena
- B.
  
  Portland Coliseum
- C.
  
  Rose Garden
- D.
  
  Memorial Coliseum
Correct Answer
D. Memorial Coliseum

Explanation
The correct answer is Memorial Coliseum. The Portland Trail Blazers played their first games in the Memorial Coliseum.

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Do You Know NBA - Portland Trail Blazers?

In 1970, the Portland Trail Blazers, Buffalo Braves and what other expansion team joined the NBA?

Portland, home of the Trail Blazers, became known as what in 1990?

How many days in 1990-1991 were the Portland Trail Blazers not at the top of their division?

How many times did the Portland Trail Blazers reach the Western Conference Finals in the 1990's?

What team beat the Portland Trail Blazers in their first game at the Rose Garden?

What Portland Trail Blazer won the 1993 NBA Sixth Man Award?

In 1972, who became the second Portland Trail Blazer to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award?

Which team did the Portland Trail Blazers not defeat during their 1977 NBA Championship run?

How many wins in the 1990-1991 NBA regular season did the Portland Trail Blazers have?

How many wins did the Portland Trail Blazers have during the 2006-2007 NBA season?

What team defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1999 NBA Western Conference Finals?

Where did Jack McCloskey coach before going to the Portland Trail Blazers in 1972?

What team did the Portland Trail Blazers beat in winning the 1992 Western Conference Finals?

What was the first arena the Portland Trail Blazers played in?