Trivia On NBA - Detroit Pistons

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  • 1. 

    What was the nickname given to the 1986-87 Detroit Pistons?

    • A. 

      The X Men

    • B. 

      Bad Boys

    • C. 

      The Avengers

    • D. 

      Good Guys

    Correct Answer
    B. Bad Boys
    Explanation
    The nickname given to the 1986-87 Detroit Pistons was "Bad Boys." This nickname was given to the team due to their aggressive and physical style of play, which often involved hard fouls and intense defense. The Pistons were known for their toughness and willingness to do whatever it took to win, earning them the reputation as the "Bad Boys" of the NBA during that era.

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  • 2. 

    Who broke Adrian Dantley's jaw when he played for the Detroit Pistons?

    • A. 

      Mark Aguirre

    • B. 

      Magic Johnson

    • C. 

      Patrick Ewing

    • D. 

      Isiah Thomas

    Correct Answer
    A. Mark Aguirre
    Explanation
    Mark Aguirre broke Adrian Dantley's jaw when he played for the Detroit Pistons.

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  • 3. 

    What do the S.A. Spurs and the Detroit Pistons has in common?

    • A. 

      Both Teams Has Two Championships

    • B. 

      Both Teams Won One Championship In The 80's And In The 90's

    • C. 

      Both Teams Had Dennis Rodman Playing For Them

    • D. 

      Both Teams Had Steve Kerr And Dennis Rodman Playing For Them

    Correct Answer
    C. Both Teams Had Dennis Rodman Playing For Them
    Explanation
    Both the S.A. Spurs and the Detroit Pistons have Dennis Rodman in common.

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  • 4. 

    Of the following players, who has not had their jersey retired with the Detroit Pistons?

    • A. 

      Dave Bing

    • B. 

      Adrian Dantley

    • C. 

      Bob Lanier

    • D. 

      Joe Dumars

    Correct Answer
    B. Adrian Dantley
    Explanation
    Adrian Dantley has not had his jersey retired with the Detroit Pistons. This means that his jersey number has not been permanently honored and displayed by the team as a tribute to his contributions and achievements. In contrast, Dave Bing, Bob Lanier, and Joe Dumars have all had their jerseys retired by the Detroit Pistons, indicating their significant impact and success with the team.

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  • 5. 

    What was the nickname given to Vinnie Johnson while with the Detroit Pistons?

    • A. 

      The Blackhole

    • B. 

      I Must Shoot

    • C. 

      The Microwave

    • D. 

      The Gunner

    Correct Answer
    C. The Microwave
    Explanation
    Vinnie Johnson was given the nickname "The Microwave" while playing for the Detroit Pistons. This nickname was given to him because he had the ability to heat up quickly and score a lot of points in a short amount of time, just like a microwave heats up food quickly.

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  • 6. 

    What place in their division did the Detroit Pistons finish in the 2004-2005 season?

    • A. 

      1st In NBA Southwest Division

    • B. 

      1st In NBA Central Division

    • C. 

      2nd In NBA Southeast Division

    • D. 

      2nd In NBA Central Division

    Correct Answer
    B. 1st In NBA Central Division
    Explanation
    In the 2004-2005 season, the Detroit Pistons finished in 1st place in the NBA Central Division. This means that they had the best record among the teams in their division during that season.

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  • 7. 

    How many rebounds did Carlos Delfino grab during 2004-2005 regular season for the Detroit Pistons?

    • A. 

      55 Rebounds

    • B. 

      950 Rebounds

    • C. 

      8 Rebounds

    • D. 

      271 Rebounds

    Correct Answer
    A. 55 Rebounds
  • 8. 

    How many rebounds did Pistons' Rasheed Wallace grab during the 2004-05 season?

    • A. 

      644 Rebounds

    • B. 

      902 Rebounds

    • C. 

      435 Rebounds

    • D. 

      9 Rebounds

    Correct Answer
    A. 644 Rebounds
    Explanation
    During the 2004-05 season, Rasheed Wallace grabbed a total of 644 rebounds.

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  • 9. 

    What was the most points scored in a game by the Detroit Pistons?

    • A. 

      206

    • B. 

      205

    • C. 

      179

    • D. 

      186

    Correct Answer
    D. 186
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 186. This indicates that the Detroit Pistons scored a total of 186 points in a single game.

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  • 10. 

    What Detroit Pistons player had the highest scoring game in the Detroit Pistons series against the Cavaliers in the 2nd round of the 2006 Playoffs?

    • A. 

      Chauncey Billups

    • B. 

      Richard Hamilton

    • C. 

      Rasheed Wallace

    • D. 

      Ben Wallace

    Correct Answer
    B. Richard Hamilton
    Explanation
    Richard Hamilton had the highest scoring game in the Detroit Pistons series against the Cavaliers in the 2nd round of the 2006 Playoffs.

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  • 11. 

    Which team did the Detroit Pistons not lose to in the 2005-2006 season?

    • A. 

      NO/Oklahoma Hornets

    • B. 

      Dallas Mavericks

    • C. 

      New York Knicks

    • D. 

      Orlando Magic

    Correct Answer
    A. NO/Oklahoma Hornets
    Explanation
    The Detroit Pistons did not lose to the NO/Oklahoma Hornets in the 2005-2006 season.

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  • 12. 

    Which 2004-05 Detroit Pistons player had the most years of experience in the NBA?

    • A. 

      Tony Delk

    • B. 

      Richard Hamilton

    • C. 

      Dale Davis

    • D. 

      Lindsey Hunter

    Correct Answer
    C. Dale Davis
    Explanation
    Dale Davis had the most years of experience in the NBA among the 2004-05 Detroit Pistons players.

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  • 13. 

    Where did the Detroit Pistons rank in the NBA in turnovers per game in the 2005-2006 season?

    • A. 

      5th

    • B. 

      14th

    • C. 

      1st

    • D. 

      29th

    Correct Answer
    C. 1st
    Explanation
    In the 2005-2006 NBA season, the Detroit Pistons ranked first in turnovers per game. This means that they had the fewest turnovers among all the teams in the league during that season. It indicates that the Pistons were very careful with the ball and had good ball control, resulting in fewer turnovers compared to other teams.

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  • 14. 

    How many wins did the Detroit Pistons have in the 2005-2006 regular season?

    • A. 

      59

    • B. 

      72

    • C. 

      49

    • D. 

      64

    Correct Answer
    D. 64
    Explanation
    In the 2005-2006 regular season, the Detroit Pistons had a total of 64 wins.

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  • 15. 

    Who was the only rookie on the 2005-2006 Detroit Pistons?

    • A. 

      Tayshaun Prince

    • B. 

      Jason Maxiell

    • C. 

      Carlos Delfino

    • D. 

      Maurice Evans

    Correct Answer
    B. Jason Maxiell
    Explanation
    Jason Maxiell was the only rookie on the 2005-2006 Detroit Pistons. This means that among the given options, he was the only player who was in his first year in the NBA during that specific season.

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