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Basketball History
All about the history of basketball. Includes questions about the first game ever played, the history of how basketball was created, and about the most points ever scored in one game.
6,089 Questions
Is there videos of Mugsy Bogues dunking?
== == In an interview with Muggsy Bogues, the interviewer asks him if he can dunk. He claims that he tipped one in, back in college. He also says that in high school he used to dunk. To read the interview, see the Related Link.
How is a game of basketball started?
a tip off. Typically the ref throws the ball in the air between two centers and the centers try to get the ball. Then who ever wins the ball gets to go first. Then the team that didn't win the tip off, gets the ball in the beginning of the 2 and 3rd quarter and the team who won the tip off get it in the 1st and last quarter.
Who has first possession of the ball in a basketball game?
Jump ball.....(in case you don't know what that is, the two players who had their hand on the ball stand opposite to each other and the ref tosses the ball up, the players then have to tip the ball to their teammates)
What was Cleveland's first Basketball team?
Cleveland Barons an AHL team from 1937-73.
They can be traced back to 1921 as the Cleveland Indians.
What was the highest score in High School basketball?
I can only speak for Missouri, but the highest combined score in a high school game was 243 between Central (126) and Vashon (117) on 2/1/80. The highest score by a single team in a single game was by Dixon High School that dropped 172 on Stoutland high on 12/2/68. Don't know how Missouri compares to the rest of the US.
Who is the all time leader in rebounds for the NBA?
The most career rebounds in NBA history is by Wilt Chamberlain: regular season (23,924), the highest career average (22.9 rpg), the single season rebounding records in total (2,149) and average (27.2 rpg), most rebounds in a regular season game (55) and playoff game (41) in the NBA, and has the most career All-Star Game rebounds (197).
What years did magic Johnson appear in the NBA finals?
Magic Johnson has appeared in the NBA Finals (all with the Lakers) in the following years:
- 1980 - defeated the Philadelphia 76ers (was Finals MVP)
- 1982 - defeated the Philadelphia 76ers (was Finals MVP)
- 1983 - lost to the Philadelphia 76ers
- 1984 - lost to the Boston Celtics
- 1985 - defeated the Boston Celtics
- 1987 - defeated the Boston Celtics (was Finals MVP)
- 1988 - defeated the Detroit Pistons
- 1989 - lost to the Detroit Pistons
- 1991 - lost to the Chicago Bulls
In the NCAA basketball tournament has a 16 seed ever beat a 1 seed?
In 1989 TWO number 16 seeds, Princeton and East Tennessee State, lost by one point. (Princeton lost to Georgetown who ended up losing in the Elite Eight, and ETSU lost to Oklahoma who endeed up making the Sweet 16.)
In 1990 Murray State lost to Michigan State by 4 in Overtime, the first 1-16 game to go to OT. MSU lost in the Sweet 16.
In the Women's Tourney the 1 seed lost ONCE. #16 Princeton beat #1 Stanford 71-67.
What is the value of a 2002 Michael Jordan refractor error card?
If its the 96-97 #11 card then only about 5-10 bucks, if its in gem-mint quality (which means its a perfect card pretty much) then it goes for about 15-20 in this market. Dont let anyone tell you otherwise "book value" doesnt mean much, it matters what it actually sells for and those are the numbers... enjoy
How long is half in a men's NCAA?
As of 2015, there are two halves of 20 minutes each. (Clock time excluding stoppages of play.)
Who was 1986 nba first round draft pick?
Allen Iverson was selected with the first pick, in the 1996 NBA Draft.
The first round of that year, was the following:
- Allen Iverson - PHI
- Marcus Camby - TOR
- Shareef Abdur-Rahim - VAN
- Stephon Marbury - MIL
- Ray Allen - MIN
- Antoine Walker - BOS
- Lorenzen Wright - LAC
- Kerry Kittles - NJN
- Samaki Walker - DAL
- Erick Dampier - IND
- Todd Fuller - GSW
- Vitaly Potapenko - CLE
- Kobe Bryant - CHH
- Peja Stojakovic - SAC
- Steve Nash - PHO
- Tony Delk - CHH
- Jermaine O'Neal - POR
- John Wallace - NYK
- Walter McCarty - NYK
- Zydrunas Ilgauskas - CLE
- Dontae' Jones - NYK
- Roy Rogers - VAN
- Efthimi Rentzias - DEN
- Derek Fisher - LAL
- Martin Muursepp - UTA
- Jerome Williams - DET
- Brian Evans - ORL
- Priest Lauderdale - ATL
- Travis Night - CHI
What is the most dunks by one player in a game?
No real record of the highest basketball dunk exists. However, Dwight Howard dunked on a 12-foot rim at the 2008 NBA All-Star Game.
When did Julius Erving retire?
He is. He is a spokesperson for Dr. Pepper, the soft drink, and spends some of his time as an ambassador for the NBA at various events.
How many championships have the bulls won?
Six!! All with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1995-96, 1996-97 and 1997-98. Greatest team of all time, because Jordan is best player of all time. Would have won at least eight consecutive championships if Jordan hadn't "retired" to play baseball in 1993-94 and 1994-95. Probably could have won two more championships after last one if coach Phil Jackson had not left, resulting in Jordan and Pippen also leaving the Bulls.
Who was NBA logo before Jerry West?
Actually no, they took Jerry West's silhouette to make the logo. He is the person on the logo.
Who is the player that scored the most total points in a single game in history of the NBA?
kareem abdul-jabbar in 1987 for the LA Lakers
Where was the 1994 NCAA tournament final four played?
The Alamodome in San Antonio with the semifinals on April 5 and the championship game on April 7.
How many championships does pat riley have?
Pat Riley has won 7 NBA championships. He has 7 rings. He won his first ring as a player, the rest of his rings came as a coach or GM.
How many minutes are the quarters in basketball?
NBA is 12 Minutes and their is stoppages for fouls and out of bounds etc.
Who has the most wins as a coach in the NBA?
Phil Jackson has won 11 championships. Five with the Los Angeles Lakers (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2010) and six with the Chicago Bulls (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998).
Jackson has won a championship in 11 out of the 18 seasons he has coached. His teams have never had a losing season and have never missed the playoffs.
Who did the Chicago Bulls beat to become the champions in '91 '92 '93 '96 '97 and '98?
lakers 91 blazers 92 suns 93 sinics 96 jazz 97 jazz 98
When did the Chicago Bulls win their 6 NBA titles?
well, it takes 4 wins in the finals to win the championship. So 6 x 4 is 24.
Who scored the first point in basketball?
Ossie Schectman was the player that is credited with sinking the first points in NBA history. He played one season in the NBA, 1946-1947.
How many championships did The Rock win?
The Rock has won the WWE Championship 8 times. His opponent list is as followed:
1. Nov. 1998 - Defeated Mankind
2. Jan. 1999 - Defeated Mankind
3. Feb 1999 - Def. Mankind
4. April 2000 - Def. Triple H
5. Jun 2000 - Def. Triple H
6. Feb 2001 - Def. Kurt Angle
7. Jul 2002 - Def. The Undertaker
8. Jan 2013 - Def. CM Punk
