1.
Who earned more salary from their team for the 2012-13 NBA season?
Correct Answer
B. Anderson Varejao
Explanation
Anderson Varejao earned more salary from his team for the 2012-13 NBA season compared to the other players mentioned.
2.
Who got paid bigger bucks for the 2012-13 NBA season?
Correct Answer
C. Thaddeus Young
Explanation
Thaddeus Young got paid bigger bucks for the 2012-13 NBA season compared to Charlie Villanueva, John Salmons, and Caron Butler.
3.
Whose salary was the higher one for 2013-13?
Correct Answer
C. Marvin Williams
Explanation
Marvin Williams had the highest salary for the year 2013-2013.
4.
Who led the Miami Heat in games started in 2012-13?
Correct Answer
D. Mario Chalmers
Explanation
Mario Chalmers led the Miami Heat in games started in the 2012-13 season. This can be inferred from the given options, as Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and LeBron James were all prominent players on the team during that time. Chalmers, although not as well-known as the other three, was a consistent starter for the Heat during that season.
5.
The Heat lost consecutive games for the final time in the 2012-13 season in which month?
Correct Answer
B. January
Explanation
The Heat lost consecutive games for the final time in the 2012-13 season in January. This means that after January, they did not lose consecutive games for the rest of the season.
6.
2012-13 marked the first time the Orlando Magic failed to qualify for the playoffs since which season?
Correct Answer
C. 2005-06
Explanation
The correct answer is 2005-06. This is because the question asks for the first time the Orlando Magic failed to qualify for the playoffs since a specific season. Therefore, we need to find the season that comes before 2012-13. Out of the given options, 2005-06 is the only season that comes before 2012-13, making it the correct answer.
7.
The Washington Wizards started the 2012-13 season 0-12 before finally beating which team?
Correct Answer
C. Portland Trail Blazers
Explanation
The Washington Wizards had a rough start to the 2012-13 season, losing their first 12 games. However, they managed to secure their first win against the Portland Trail Blazers. This victory must have been a relief for the Wizards, as it ended their losing streak and gave them a much-needed boost of confidence.
8.
Who was the Washington Wizards' opponent for the first two games of their 2012-13 season?
Correct Answer
C. Boston Celtics
Explanation
The correct answer is Boston Celtics. In the 2012-13 season, the Washington Wizards played against the Boston Celtics in their first two games.
9.
The Denver Nuggets capped a 15-game win streak by defeating which team on March 23, 2013?
Correct Answer
D. Sacramento Kings
Explanation
The Denver Nuggets ended their 15-game win streak by defeating the Sacramento Kings on March 23, 2013.
10.
The Minnesota Timberwolves allowed a season-high 127 points against which team in 2012-2013?
Correct Answer
C. Oklahoma City Thunder
Explanation
In the 2012-2013 season, the Minnesota Timberwolves allowed a season-high 127 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
11.
In 2012-13The Minnesota Timberwolves capped a season-high four-game win streak by beating which team in overtime?
Correct Answer
D. Dallas Mavericks
Explanation
In the 2012-13 season, the Minnesota Timberwolves achieved a season-high four-game win streak. They concluded this streak by defeating the Dallas Mavericks in overtime.
12.
Just before the start of the 2012-13 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder completed a trade with which team?
Correct Answer
C. Houston Rockets
Explanation
The correct answer is Houston Rockets. Just before the start of the 2012-13 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder completed a trade with the Houston Rockets.
13.
What was the only game that the Oklahoma City Thunder won in their 2013 playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies?
Correct Answer
D. Game 1
Explanation
The only game that the Oklahoma City Thunder won in their 2013 playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies was Game 1.
14.
The Portland Trail Blazers went winless in the which month of the 2012-13 season?
Correct Answer
A. April
Explanation
In the 2012-13 season, the Portland Trail Blazers went winless in the month of April. This means that they did not win any games during that month. It could be due to various factors such as injuries to key players, tough competition, or poor performance. However, without further information, it is difficult to determine the exact reason for their winless record in April.
15.
Who was the only player over 30 on the Portland Trail Blazers' roster in 2012-13?
Correct Answer
D. Jared Jeffries
Explanation
Jared Jeffries was the only player over 30 on the Portland Trail Blazers' roster in 2012-13. This means that the other three players mentioned (Ronnie Price, Sasha Pavlovic, and LaMarcus Aldridge) were all under 30 at that time.