1.
What is the name of Indiana Pacer President Larry Bird's Terre Haute, IN hotel/restaurant?
Correct Answer
A. Boston Connection
Explanation
Larry Bird's Terre Haute, IN hotel/restaurant is called Boston Connection.
2.
Which Indiana Pacer won Olympic Gold as a college player in 1984 and on the 1992 "Dream Team"?
Correct Answer
D. Chris Mullin
Explanation
Chris Mullin is the correct answer because he won Olympic Gold as a college player in 1984 and was also a part of the 1992 "Dream Team." Mullin, a former player for the Indiana Pacers, was a standout player in college, winning the gold medal with the USA basketball team in the 1984 Olympics. He later went on to be selected for the iconic 1992 "Dream Team," which is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball teams ever assembled.
3.
Who did the 1994 Indiana Pacers defeat in five games for their first playoff series win?
Correct Answer
A. Orlando Magic
Explanation
The 1994 Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic in five games for their first playoff series win.
4.
Which former Indiana Pacer guard wears #17 in honor of John Havlicek?
Correct Answer
D. Chris Mullin
Explanation
Chris Mullin wears #17 in honor of John Havlicek. This suggests that John Havlicek had a significant impact on Mullin's basketball career or that Mullin greatly admires Havlicek. Wearing #17 is a way for Mullin to pay tribute to Havlicek and show his respect for him.
5.
In both 1982 and 1983, the Indiana Pacers drafted players from which school?
Correct Answer
B. Ohio State
Explanation
In both 1982 and 1983, the Indiana Pacers drafted players from Ohio State. This suggests that the Pacers had a preference for players from Ohio State during those years.
6.
The smallest crowd to watch an Indiana Pacers game, on February 16, 1983, was how many?
Correct Answer
B. 2,745
Explanation
On February 16, 1983, the smallest crowd to watch an Indiana Pacers game was 2,745. This means that only 2,745 people attended the game, making it the lowest attendance for a Pacers game on that particular date.
7.
All of Indiana Pacer Ike Diogu's favorite sports teams come from which state?
Correct Answer
A. Texas
Explanation
Ike Diogu's favorite sports teams come from Texas.
8.
Which candy was Indiana Pacers Chuck Person's favorite?
Correct Answer
A. Tootsie Rolls
Explanation
Chuck Person's favorite candy was Tootsie Rolls.
9.
Indiana Pacer Erick Dampier majored in physical education at which university?
Correct Answer
C. Mississippi State University
Explanation
Erick Dampier, the Indiana Pacer, majored in physical education at Mississippi State University.
10.
How many years did Larry Bird coach the Indiana Pacers?
Correct Answer
C. 3
Explanation
Larry Bird coached the Indiana Pacers for three years. This indicates that he served as the team's coach for a specific period of time, rather than any of the other options provided.
11.
How many three-pointers did the Pacers' Reggie Miller make in the 2004-05 regular season?
Correct Answer
B. 96
Explanation
Reggie Miller made 96 three-pointers in the 2004-05 regular season for the Pacers.
12.
Which Indiana Pacer made 188 field goals and 226 free throws in the 2004-05 regular season?
Correct Answer
A. Austin Croshere
Explanation
Austin Croshere is the correct answer because he made 188 field goals and 226 free throws in the 2004-05 regular season.
13.
Which Indiana Pacers player made 81 field goals and 71 free throws in regular season games in 2004-05?
Correct Answer
A. Eddie Gill
Explanation
Eddie Gill is the correct answer because he made 81 field goals and 71 free throws in regular season games in 2004-05.
14.
Which Indiana Pacer made 168 field goals and 90 free throws in regular season NBA games in 2004-05?
Correct Answer
C. Jeff Foster
Explanation
Jeff Foster is the correct answer because he made 168 field goals and 90 free throws in regular season NBA games in 2004-05. This indicates that he was an active and successful player during that season, contributing significantly to the team's scoring. The other options, Jermaine O'Neal, Tremaine Fowlkes, and James Jones, are not the correct answers as they did not match the given statistics for that specific season.
15.
Which Indiana Pacer had 13 field goals in 18 regular NBA games in 2004-05?
Correct Answer
A. Michael Curry
Explanation
Among the given options, Michael Curry is the only Indiana Pacer who had 13 field goals in 18 regular NBA games in 2004-05. The other options, Britton Johnsen, Scot Pollard, and John Edwards, did not achieve the same number of field goals in that season.