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  1. Zboy

    Zboy Member

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    I dont know Jack about Houston Rockets and I can Prove it - Championship Era Edition.

    Test your knowledge as a Rocketphile.

    Note: Dont bother trying to google the test. I have made the questions up myself.

    Also, I have kept the answers in spoiler tag in case some want extra challenge of answering the questions without looking at the list of possible answers.


    1) What did the Sports Illustrated Cover page say on the 1995 Rockets championship tribute issue?

    a) Two-reffic!
    b) Twice is Nice!
    c) MJ gone fishing!
    d) Two-ston!

    2) Hakeem was offered deals from major brands but he instead chose to sign a deal with Spalding which sold his shoes for about $30. His reason? "How can a poor working mother with three boys buy Nikes or Reeboks that cost $120?" Olajuwon asked. "She can't. So kids steal these shoes from stores and from other kids. Sometimes they kill for them."

    What was printed on the soles of Hakeem's Spalding sneakers?

    a) Stay Humble
    b) Admiral's Butt
    c) Focass
    d) Finish Strong
    d) Do Drugs

    3) 94-95 Playoffs. First round best of 5 series Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz. In the deciding game 5 in Salt Lake city, Jazz were up 7 points with minutes left in the 4th quarter. Who did Karl Malone keep passing the ball to in trying to close out the game?

    a) John Stockton
    b) Jeff Hornaceck
    c) Benjamin Benoit
    d) Wait...why the heck was he passing?!

    4) In game 4 of the same series, which two players scored 40+ points each?

    a) Hakeem Olajuwon and Karl Malone
    b) Clyde Drexler and Karl Malone
    c) Hakeem Olajuwon and John Stockton
    d) Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler
    e) Karl Malone and John Stockton

    5) In game 2 of the same series, Rockets scored 140 points in route to a blow out victory. How many 3 pointers did the Rockets MAKE in that game?

    a) 12 out of 25
    b) 19 out of 28
    c)6 out of 16
    d) Dude..I stopped counting midway thru the 3rd quarter.

    6) One of these four athletic guards in the Rockets franchise history led the team to a 7 game series win over Seattle Sonic in 97. Which one?

    a) Brent Price
    b) Bryce Drew
    c) Scotty Brooks
    d) Matt Maloney

    7) On a similar note, this obligatory long 3 point specialist under Rudy Tomjanovich's system made a 3 pointer in Game 2 of 93-94 Western Conference Finals against the Utah Jazz.

    a) Chris Jent
    b) Matt Bullard
    c) Mirscad Turcan
    d) Bostan Nachbar

    8) During the 94 NBA Finals against the Knicks, Hakeem made an appearance on this show and played this game.

    a) Arsenio Hall Show/ Basketball
    b) Jay Leno Show/ Pool
    c) Jay Leno Show/Soccer
    d) David Letterman Show/ Table Tennis

    9) On Valentine's Day in 1995, Rockets traded forward Otis Thorpe to Trailblazers for Clyde Drexler. Which other player came to Rockets as part of the deal?

    a) Tracy Murray
    b) Chris Dudley
    c) Terry Porter
    d) I didn't care back then, I don't care right now

    10) Who did Sam Casell play with while at Florida State University?

    a) Peter North
    b) Golum
    c) Bob Sura
    d) E.T.

    11) Which Rocket has been named High School Player of the Year by USA Today?

    a) Charles Barkley
    b) Tracy McGrady
    c) Clyde Drexler
    d) Rafer Alston
    e) Hakeem Olajuwon

    12) A little known name, Rockets Carl Harrera killed the Knicks in 94 NBA Finals. Which national team did he play for?

    a) Puerto Rican
    b) Venezuelan
    c) French
    d) Spanish

    13) Carl Harerra could not be with the Rockets team during the 95 Finals. Why?

    a) He was upset over decreasing playing time
    b) Obligations to National Team
    c) He was upset that Drexler stole Maxwell's minutes
    d) He dislocated his shoulder

    14) In 94 playoffs, in best of 7 series, Phoenix Suns won/stole both games against Rockets in Houston to go up 2-0. Rockets came back and won both games in Phoenix to tie the series up. How did Danny Ainge react at the end of Game 4?

    a) He threw the ball in the stands and hit a fan.
    b) He threw the ball in the stands but failed to hit anyone.
    c) He threw the ball at Hakeem and got an earful.
    d) He threw the ball at Mario Elie and then begged for mercy.

    15) In 1995 NBA Finals, Kenny Smith hit a 3 pointer to tie the game in regulation and send it into Overtime. Who was challenging Kenny's shot?

    a) Anfernee Hardaway
    b) No one. Magic gave him the Fisher treatment and left him wide open.
    c) Dennis Scott
    d) Nick Anderson

    16) Yao's girlfriend accepted him after Yao gave her this...

    a) His autographed game jersey
    b) Team Pins
    c) Flowers
    d) Half of his half salary after giving the other half to Chinese government.


    17) Which Rockets player, besides Ron Artest, has gone above and beyond what his duties calls for and gone into stands to greet a fan? which team did the fan follow?

    a) Kirk Snyder/Trailblazers
    b) Vernon Maxwell/Trailblazers
    c) Kirk Snyder/Rockets
    d) Vernon Maxwell/Rockets

    18) Before the championship runs, Robert Horry almost got traded to the Piston for Sean Elliot. The trade was later nixed because of Sean failing his physical. Why did the Rockets want to trade Robert away?

    a) Active-in-playoffs-only Clause in his contract
    b) Chemistry issues in the locker room
    c) His mother kept insisting that he move out and live with his Uncle in Bel Air
    d) He was a reluctant shooter

    19) Which Rocket has scored 30 points in a QUARTER?

    a) Charles barkley
    b) Tracy McGrady
    c) Vernon Maxwell
    d) Hakeem Olajuwon

    20) National Broadcast of Game 5 of NBA Finals between Rockets and Knicks was interrupted because of

    a) Black Stallion Chase
    b) Update on MJ Gone Fishing
    c) White Bronco Chase
    d) Meteorite Crash Warning

    21) Mario Elie is famous for the "Kiss of Death". His nickname with the Rockets was "JunkYard Dog." What was his nickname in the New York playgrounds?

    a) The Jedi
    b) Dr. E
    c) Super Mario
    d) ME4

    22) Which Rocket made an appearance on the TV show Married with Children?

    a) Hakeem Olajuwon
    b) Charles Barkley
    c) Clyde Drexler
    d) Scottie Pippen


    Where do I stand as A Rocketphile?

    a) 0 Correct. Can you please direct me to Lakers or Bulls fanboard?
    b) 1-4 Correct. I was born after 2005. Two were easy. The rest I guessed on and still got them wrong.
    c) 5-10 Correct. I was born before 1950. My memory is failing me. Where did I put my Viagra?
    d) 11-17 Correct. I am knowledgeable but a little rusty.
    e) 18-22 Correct. I bleed and pee Rockets Red and Clutchfans is my google
     
    #1 Zboy, Jun 15, 2009
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  2. Zboy

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    Answers:

    Note: Dont cheat! This is not jazzfans.net. Look at the answers only after completing the test.

    1) B
    2) D
    3) C or D
    4) D
    5) B
    6) D
    7) A
    8) D
    9) A
    10) C
    11) B
    12) B
    13) D
    14) D
    15) A
    16) B
    17) B
    18) D
    19) C
    20) C
    21) A
    22) C
     
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  3. aussie rocket

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    The question 18 Answer C has got to be correct, no??

    :D
     
    #3 aussie rocket, Jun 15, 2009
  4. blender

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    #2 b) Admiral's Butt :D
     
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    1) d) Two-ston!
    2) d) Finish Strong
    3) c) Benjamin Benoit
    4) no idea, so i'll guess c) Hakeem Olajuwon and John Stockton
    5) no idea, so i'll guess a) 12 out of 25
    6) d) Matt Maloney
    7) b) Matt Bullard
    8) c) Jay Leno Show/Soccer
    9) a) Tracy Murray
    10) c) Bob Sura
    11) b) Tracy McGrady
    12) b) Venezuelan
    13) don't remember why, just remember that he wasnt there, so i'll say d) He dislocated his shoulder
    14) a) He threw the ball in the stands and hit a fan.
    15) b) Penny
    16) i dont care at all because Yao's girlfriend has nothing to do with the rockets.
    17) b) Vernon Maxwell/Trailblazers
    18) d) He was a reluctant shooter
    19) c) Vernon Maxwell
    20) c) White Bronco Chase
    21) again, not really about the rockets
    22) don't care, but i'll guess b) Charles Barkley
     
    #5 HowsMyDriving, Jun 15, 2009
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    I got 16, missed the top tier by 2.. thanks to Chris Jent for being so forgettable and Yao for not saying it with flowers :mad:
     
    #6 univac hal, Jun 15, 2009
  7. LewLLOYD

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    Great post. That was fun.
    I got a 14 which is about what I expected.
    One or two of them I was disappointed in myself for missing, but all and all I think its a pretty honorable test.
     
    #7 LewLLOYD, Jun 15, 2009
  8. IROC it

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    Brilliant work!


    I'm an "e" ticket. :cool:
     
    #8 IROC it, Jun 15, 2009
  9. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    damn,
    every new member needs to take this test Zboy.
    this is awesome!
     
    #9 tinman, Jun 15, 2009
  10. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    What was Hakeems sneaker company? I want to say Ebonics, but that isn't right. Anyone remember?
     
    #10 Sweet Lou 4 2, Jun 16, 2009
  11. Zboy

    Zboy Member

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    Dude...wth?! Just because he is from Africa.....

    It's Etonics!

    And his $35 sneaker deal was with Spalding.
     
    #11 Zboy, Jun 16, 2009
  12. Im Just Sayin

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    I know for sure #11 is the late Eddie Griffin
     
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  13. Zboy

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    He was named HS player of the year but not by USA today, I dont think.
     
    #13 Zboy, Jun 16, 2009
  14. CheezeyBoy22

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    I got 19 right. Not too bad!
     
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  15. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    That was easier than asking what country Yao Ming came from.

    Who's mom appeared in a Reebok commercial along with the mothers of Kenny Anderson, Muggsy Bogues and Nick Van Exel?

    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Im Just Sayin

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    Oops that was Parade magazine :(
     
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  17. Zboy

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    I even had the answer to his question in my original question!

    I got it right!
     
    #17 Zboy, Jun 16, 2009
  18. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    Anybody who knows who dropped 30 points in a quarter as a Rocket is very hard to stump!
    :D
     
    #18 tinman, Jun 16, 2009
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    Couldn't figure out number 22. I couldn't recall number 5. Everything else was EAAAAAAAASY.
     
    #19 Kam, Jun 16, 2009
  20. ClutchCityReturns

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    Missed 4.
     
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