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1. What was the result of the 2001-02 Playoffs for Central Division champions the Detroit Pistons?

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The Detroit Pistons, as the Central Division champions in the 2001-02 Playoffs, lost in the Conference Semifinals.

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2. How did Southwest Division champions the New Orleans Hornets end up in the 2007-08 Playoffs?

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The New Orleans Hornets ended up in the 2007-08 playoffs by losing in the Conference Semifinals. This means that they were able to advance past the First Round but were eliminated before reaching the Conference Finals.

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3. Who finished 47-35 (.573) and won the NBA's Atlantic Division for the 2003-04 season?

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The New Jersey Nets finished the 2003-04 season with a record of 47-35 and won the NBA's Atlantic Division. This indicates that they had a winning percentage of .573, which was the highest among the given options. The other teams mentioned, the Milwaukee Bucks, LA Clippers, and Phoenix Suns, did not have a better record or divisional success during that season. Therefore, the New Jersey Nets are the correct answer.

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4. Who won the Atlantic Division in 2005-06 with a win-loss record of 49-33 (.598)?

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The New Jersey Nets won the Atlantic Division in 2005-06 with a win-loss record of 49-33 (.598).

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5. Who won the Atlantic Division in 2008-09?

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The Boston Celtics won the Atlantic Division in the 2008-09 season. This is evident from the given options where all other teams mentioned (LA Clippers, San Antonio Spurs, and Milwaukee Bucks) are not part of the Atlantic Division. Therefore, the only logical conclusion is that the Boston Celtics were the winners.

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6. Who won the Central Division in 1999-00 with a win-loss record of 56-26 (.683)?

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The Indiana Pacers won the Central Division in 1999-00 with a win-loss record of 56-26 (.683).

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7. Who finished 50-32 (.610) and won the NBA's Central Division for the 2001-02 season?

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The Detroit Pistons finished the 2001-02 NBA season with a record of 50-32 and won the Central Division. This indicates that they had a winning percentage of .610, which is higher than the other teams listed. Therefore, the Detroit Pistons are the correct answer to the question.

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8. Who won the Central Division in 2002-03?

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In the 2002-03 season, the Detroit Pistons won the Central Division. This means that they had the best record among all the teams in the Central Division during that season.

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9. Who won the Central Division in 2003-04 with a win-loss record of 61-21 (.744)?

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The Indiana Pacers won the Central Division in 2003-04 with a win-loss record of 61-21 (.744). This means that they won 61 games and lost 21 games, giving them a winning percentage of .744.

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10. Who won the Pacific Division in 2000-01?

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The Los Angeles Lakers won the Pacific Division in the 2000-01 season.

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11. How did the Boston Celtics end up in the 2010-11 Playoffs?

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The Boston Celtics ended up in the 2010-11 Playoffs by reaching the Conference Semifinals but ultimately losing in that round.

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12. How did Atlantic Division champions the New York Knicks end up in the 2012-13 Playoffs?

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The New York Knicks ended up in the 2012-13 Playoffs by losing in the second round. This means that they were able to advance past the first round but were eventually eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.

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13. How did the 1999-00 Central Division champions end up in the Playoffs?

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The 1999-00 Central Division champions ended up in the Playoffs because they made it to the NBA Finals but unfortunately lost. Despite their loss in the finals, their performance throughout the season allowed them to secure a spot in the Playoffs.

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14. What was the result of the 2009-10 Playoffs for Central Division champions the Cleveland Cavaliers?

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The correct answer is "Lost Conference Semifinals." This means that the Cleveland Cavaliers, who were the Central Division champions in the 2009-10 season, were eliminated in the Conference Semifinals of the playoffs. They did not advance to the Conference Finals or any further in the playoffs.

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15. What was the result of the 2004-05 Playoffs for Northwest Division champions the Seattle SuperSonics?

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The Seattle SuperSonics, as the Northwest Division champions in the 2004-05 Playoffs, lost in the Conference Semifinals.

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16. How did the Utah Jazz end up in the 2007-08 Playoffs?

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The Utah Jazz ended up in the 2007-08 Playoffs by reaching the Conference Semifinals but eventually losing in that round.

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17. What was the result of the 2012-13 Playoffs for Northwest Division champions the Oklahoma City Thunder?

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The correct answer is "Lost Conference Semifinals". This means that the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the Northwest Division champions, were eliminated in the Conference Semifinals of the 2012-13 Playoffs. They did not advance to the Conference Finals or the NBA Finals.

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18. How did the Sacramento Kings end up in the 2002-03 Playoffs?

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The Sacramento Kings ended up in the 2002-03 Playoffs by losing in the Conference Semifinals. This means that they were successful in the First Round of the playoffs but were eventually eliminated in the second round by another team.

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19. How did Pacific Division champions the Phoenix Suns end up in the 2004-05 Playoffs?

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The Phoenix Suns, as the Pacific Division champions, made it to the 2004-05 Playoffs and advanced to the Conference Finals. However, they were unable to secure a spot in the NBA Finals as they lost in the Conference Finals.

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20. How did the Phoenix Suns end up in the 2006-07 Playoffs?

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The Phoenix Suns ended up in the 2006-07 Playoffs by losing in the Conference Semifinals. This means that they were able to advance past the First Round but were ultimately eliminated before reaching the Conference Finals or NBA Finals.

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21. How did the Los Angeles Lakers end up in the 2010-11 Playoffs?

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The Los Angeles Lakers ended up in the 2010-11 Playoffs by reaching the Conference Semifinals but ultimately losing in that round.

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22. What was the result of the 2011-12 Playoffs for Pacific Division champions the Los Angeles Lakers?

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The Los Angeles Lakers, as the Pacific Division champions in the 2011-12 Playoffs, lost in the Conference Semifinals.

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23. How did the San Antonio Spurs end up in the 2005-06 Playoffs?

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The San Antonio Spurs ended up in the 2005-06 Playoffs by losing in the Conference Semifinals. This means that they were able to advance past the First Round but were eliminated before reaching the Conference Finals. They did not make it to the NBA Finals, indicating that their playoff journey ended at the Conference Semifinals stage.

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24. How did the Dallas Mavericks end up in the 2009-10 Playoffs?

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The Dallas Mavericks ended up in the 2009-10 Playoffs by losing in the first round.

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25. What was the result of the 2010-11 Playoffs for Southwest Division champions the San Antonio Spurs?

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The correct answer is "Lost First Round." This means that the San Antonio Spurs, as the Southwest Division champions, were eliminated in the first round of the 2010-11 Playoffs. They did not advance to the Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, or NBA Finals.

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26. Who won the Atlantic Division in 2001-02 with a win-loss record of 52-30 (.634)?

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The New Jersey Nets won the Atlantic Division in 2001-02 with a win-loss record of 52-30 (.634). This means that they won 52 games out of the 82-game regular season, giving them a winning percentage of .634.

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27. What team came in first place in the Atlantic Division for the 2002-03 season?

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The New Jersey Nets came in first place in the Atlantic Division for the 2002-03 season.

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28. Who won the Atlantic Division in 2004-05?

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The Boston Celtics won the Atlantic Division in 2004-05.

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29. What team came in first place in the Atlantic Division for the 2006-07 season?

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The Toronto Raptors came in first place in the Atlantic Division for the 2006-07 season.

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30. Who finished 66-16 (.805) and won the NBA's Atlantic Division for the 2007-08 season?

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The correct answer is Boston Celtics. The team finished the 2007-08 season with a record of 66-16, which translates to a winning percentage of .805. Additionally, they won the NBA's Atlantic Division that season.

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What was the result of the 2001-02 Playoffs for Central Division...
How did Southwest Division champions the New Orleans Hornets end up in...
Who finished 47-35 (.573) and won the NBA's Atlantic Division for the...
Who won the Atlantic Division in 2005-06 with a win-loss record of...
Who won the Atlantic Division in 2008-09?
Who won the Central Division in 1999-00 with a win-loss record of...
Who finished 50-32 (.610) and won the NBA's Central Division for the...
Who won the Central Division in 2002-03?
Who won the Central Division in 2003-04 with a win-loss record of...
Who won the Pacific Division in 2000-01?
How did the Boston Celtics end up in the 2010-11 Playoffs?
How did Atlantic Division champions the New York Knicks end up in the...
How did the 1999-00 Central Division champions end up in the Playoffs?
What was the result of the 2009-10 Playoffs for Central Division...
What was the result of the 2004-05 Playoffs for Northwest Division...
How did the Utah Jazz end up in the 2007-08 Playoffs?
What was the result of the 2012-13 Playoffs for Northwest Division...
How did the Sacramento Kings end up in the 2002-03 Playoffs?
How did Pacific Division champions the Phoenix Suns end up in the...
How did the Phoenix Suns end up in the 2006-07 Playoffs?
How did the Los Angeles Lakers end up in the 2010-11 Playoffs?
What was the result of the 2011-12 Playoffs for Pacific Division...
How did the San Antonio Spurs end up in the 2005-06 Playoffs?
How did the Dallas Mavericks end up in the 2009-10 Playoffs?
What was the result of the 2010-11 Playoffs for Southwest Division...
Who won the Atlantic Division in 2001-02 with a win-loss record of...
What team came in first place in the Atlantic Division for the 2002-03...
Who won the Atlantic Division in 2004-05?
What team came in first place in the Atlantic Division for the 2006-07...
Who finished 66-16 (.805) and won the NBA's Atlantic Division for the...
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