Olajuwon, Popovich, and Cuban: Texas Basketball Trivia

Texas has 3 NBA franchises. They are the Houston Rockets, the Dallas Mavericks, and the San Antonio Spurs. They all have won at least one NBA title and they've all had some huge NBA stars play for them. Time to show off your knowledge about basketball in the Lone Star state!

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Olajuwon, Popovich, and Cuban: Texas Basketball Trivia

In what city did the Rockets originate?

In what 2 years did the Houston Rockets win the NBA championship?

What former San Antonio player or coach was nicknamed 'The Big Fundamental'?

Who was the first Dallas Mavericks player to have his jersey retired?

Where was former Maverick great Dirk Nowitzki from?

Who has been the long-time Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs?

What Houston Rockets were known as 'The Twin Towers'?

4 times, what Mavericak averaged 25 points & < 2 turnovers per game during a regular season?

From what nation was former Houston Rocket Yao Ming?

When did Dallas start playing in the NBA?

Who owns the Dallas Mavericks?

Where did former San Antonio star David Robinson play his college ball?

What Houston Rocket once scored 13 points in the final 35 seconds of a comeback win over the Spurs?

From what nation was former San Antionio player Manu Ginobili from?

From what nation was former San Antonio star Tony Parker?

Where is Dallas Mavericks player Luka Doncic from?

In what year did San Antonio make Tim Duncan the #1 overall pick in the NBA draft?

What fact helps explain why Houston won 2 titles in the 1990s?

What unique thing did Houston accomplish in 1981?

What is the most games the Mavericks have won in a single regular season?

What are the Dallas Mavericks named after?

Where did San Antonio's Tim Duncan play college ball?

Where was former San Antonio player Tim Duncan born?

When did Dallas win their only NBA title?

Who won the league MVP award twice while playing for Houston?

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