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Study Guide: NBA Season Review: 1999-2000

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NBA Season Review: 1999-2000 Study Guide

Championship and Finals

The 1999-2000 NBA season officially concluded with the final NBA Finals game on June 19, 2000.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1999-2000 NBA season concluded with the final NBA Finals game on June 19, 2000.

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The Indiana Pacers won the NBA championship in the 1999-2000 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Los Angeles Lakers, not the Indiana Pacers, won the NBA championship in the 1999-2000 season.

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The Los Angeles Lakers were the Eastern Conference champions in the 1999-2000 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Los Angeles Lakers were the Western Conference champions in the 1999-2000 season; the Indiana Pacers were the Eastern Conference champions.

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Kobe Bryant was named the NBA Finals MVP for the 2000 NBA Finals.

Answer: False

Explanation: Shaquille O'Neal, not Kobe Bryant, was named the NBA Finals MVP for the 2000 NBA Finals.

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In Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat the Trail Blazers.

Answer: True

Explanation: During Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a significant deficit, including a 15-point gap, to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers.

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The Indiana Pacers reached the NBA Finals for the first time in their franchise history during the 1999-2000 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1999-2000 season marked a historic achievement for the Indiana Pacers as they advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.

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Which team emerged victorious in the 1999-2000 NBA season?

Answer: Los Angeles Lakers

Explanation: The Los Angeles Lakers secured the championship title in the 1999-2000 NBA season.

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Who did the Los Angeles Lakers defeat in the 2000 NBA Finals to win the championship?

Answer: Indiana Pacers

Explanation: The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers in the 2000 NBA Finals to clinch the championship.

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What was the final series score in the 2000 NBA Finals?

Answer: 4 games to 2

Explanation: The 2000 NBA Finals concluded with a series score of 4 games to 2 in favor of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Which team represented the Eastern Conference in the 2000 NBA Finals?

Answer: Indiana Pacers

Explanation: The Indiana Pacers represented the Eastern Conference in the 2000 NBA Finals.

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Who was named the NBA Finals MVP in 2000?

Answer: Shaquille O'Neal

Explanation: Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers was named the NBA Finals MVP in 2000.

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In Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers rallied from a significant deficit to defeat which team?

Answer: Portland Trail Blazers

Explanation: In Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers rallied from a significant deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers.

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What significant franchise achievement did the Indiana Pacers accomplish in the 1999-2000 season?

Answer: Reached the NBA Finals for the first time

Explanation: The Indiana Pacers achieved the significant franchise milestone of reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in their history during the 1999-2000 season.

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Individual Player Accolades

Kobe Bryant was awarded the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 1999-2000 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: Shaquille O'Neal, not Kobe Bryant, was awarded the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 1999-2000 season.

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Shaquille O'Neal was the leading scorer for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1999-2000 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: Shaquille O'Neal led the Los Angeles Lakers in scoring during the 1999-2000 season.

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Shaquille O'Neal led the league in points per game with an average of 29.7.

Answer: True

Explanation: Shaquille O'Neal was the league's leading scorer for the 1999-2000 season, averaging 29.7 points per game.

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Dikembe Mutombo led the league in rebounds per game with an average of 14.1.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dikembe Mutombo of the Atlanta Hawks led the league in rebounds per game during the 1999-2000 season, averaging 14.1.

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Jason Kidd was the assists leader for the 1999-2000 season with an average of 10.1 assists per game.

Answer: True

Explanation: Jason Kidd of the Phoenix Suns led the league in assists per game during the 1999-2000 season, averaging 10.1.

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Eddie Jones of the Charlotte Hornets led the league in steals per game with an average of 2.67.

Answer: True

Explanation: Eddie Jones of the Charlotte Hornets recorded the highest steals per game average in the 1999-2000 season, with 2.67.

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Alonzo Mourning of the Miami Heat led the league in blocks per game with an average of 3.72.

Answer: True

Explanation: Alonzo Mourning of the Miami Heat was the league leader in blocks per game during the 1999-2000 season, averaging 3.72.

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Shaquille O'Neal achieved the highest field goal percentage for the season at .574.

Answer: True

Explanation: Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers achieved the highest field goal percentage during the 1999-2000 season, with a mark of .574.

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Jeff Hornacek led the league in free throw percentage with .950.

Answer: True

Explanation: Jeff Hornacek of the Utah Jazz led the league in free throw percentage during the 1999-2000 season, achieving .950.

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Hubert Davis of the Dallas Mavericks had the highest three-point field goal percentage at .491.

Answer: True

Explanation: Hubert Davis of the Dallas Mavericks recorded the highest three-point field goal percentage in the 1999-2000 season, at .491.

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Shaquille O'Neal was the only player recognized as Player of the Month for February and March of the 1999-2000 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: Shaquille O'Neal was indeed the sole recipient of the Player of the Month award for both February and March during the 1999-2000 season.

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Who was awarded the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 1999-2000 season?

Answer: Shaquille O'Neal

Explanation: Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers was awarded the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 1999-2000 season.

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Who was the leading scorer in the 1999-2000 NBA season?

Answer: Shaquille O'Neal

Explanation: Shaquille O'Neal was the leading scorer in the 1999-2000 NBA season.

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Which player led the league in assists per game during the 1999-2000 season?

Answer: Jason Kidd

Explanation: Jason Kidd led the league in assists per game during the 1999-2000 season.

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Who was the league leader in blocks per game during the 1999-2000 season?

Answer: Alonzo Mourning

Explanation: Alonzo Mourning was the league leader in blocks per game during the 1999-2000 season.

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Which player achieved the highest three-point field goal percentage in the 1999-2000 season?

Answer: Hubert Davis

Explanation: Hubert Davis achieved the highest three-point field goal percentage in the 1999-2000 season.

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Team Performance and Milestones

The Los Angeles Lakers finished the 1999-2000 regular season with the best record in the league.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Los Angeles Lakers achieved the league's best record during the 1999-2000 regular season.

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The Los Angeles Lakers achieved a 19-game winning streak during the 2000 season, ranking it among the top streaks in NBA history at the time.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Los Angeles Lakers achieved the league's best record during the 1999-2000 regular season.

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The Toronto Raptors reached the playoffs for the first time in franchise history during the 1999-2000 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1999-2000 season marked a significant milestone for the Toronto Raptors as they qualified for the playoffs for the first time in their franchise history.

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The Miami Heat won the Atlantic Division title with the league's best overall record.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Miami Heat won the Atlantic Division title, but they did not have the league's best overall record; that distinction belonged to the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Which team finished the 1999-2000 regular season with the best record?

Answer: Los Angeles Lakers

Explanation: The Los Angeles Lakers concluded the 1999-2000 regular season with the league's best record.

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What was the historical ranking of the Los Angeles Lakers' 19-game winning streak during the 2000 season?

Answer: The sixth-longest winning streak in NBA history

Explanation: The Los Angeles Lakers' 19-game winning streak during the 2000 season ranked as the sixth-longest in NBA history at that time.

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What franchise first did the Toronto Raptors achieve during the 1999-2000 season?

Answer: Made the playoffs for the first time

Explanation: During the 1999-2000 season, the Toronto Raptors achieved the franchise first of making the playoffs for the first time in their history.

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League Awards and Honors

Doc Rivers won the NBA Coach of the Year Award despite his team failing to make the playoffs.

Answer: True

Explanation: Doc Rivers achieved a unique distinction by winning the NBA Coach of the Year Award for the 1999-2000 season without his team qualifying for the playoffs.

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Elton Brand and Steve Francis were the sole recipients of the Rookie of the Year award for the 1999-2000 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: Elton Brand and Steve Francis were recognized as the Co-Rookies of the Year for the 1999-2000 season.

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Alonzo Mourning of the Miami Heat won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.

Answer: True

Explanation: Alonzo Mourning of the Miami Heat was awarded the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 1999-2000 season.

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Rodney Rogers of the Phoenix Suns received the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.

Answer: True

Explanation: Rodney Rogers of the Phoenix Suns was honored with the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award for the 1999-2000 season.

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Jalen Rose of the Indiana Pacers was named the NBA Most Improved Player.

Answer: True

Explanation: Jalen Rose of the Indiana Pacers received the NBA Most Improved Player award for the 1999-2000 season.

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John Gabriel of the Orlando Magic was recognized as the NBA Executive of the Year.

Answer: True

Explanation: John Gabriel of the Orlando Magic was honored as the NBA Executive of the Year for the 1999-2000 season.

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Eric Snow of the Philadelphia 76ers received the NBA Sportsmanship Award.

Answer: True

Explanation: Eric Snow of the Philadelphia 76ers was presented with the NBA Sportsmanship Award for the 1999-2000 season.

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The All-NBA First Team included players like Karl Malone and Allen Iverson.

Answer: False

Explanation: Karl Malone and Allen Iverson were not both on the All-NBA First Team for 1999-2000; Karl Malone was on the Second Team, and Allen Iverson was also on the Second Team. The First Team included players like Tim Duncan and Gary Payton.

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The NBA All-Defensive First Team for 1999-2000 included Shaquille O'Neal and Jason Kidd.

Answer: False

Explanation: Shaquille O'Neal was on the All-Defensive Second Team, and Jason Kidd was also on the Second Team. The All-Defensive First Team included players like Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Alonzo Mourning, Gary Payton, and Kobe Bryant.

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Lamar Odom and Wally Szczerbiak were selected for the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

Answer: False

Explanation: Lamar Odom and Wally Szczerbiak were selected for the NBA All-Rookie First Team, not the Second Team.

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Adrian Griffin and Lamar Odom were named co-Rookies of the Month for the October-November period.

Answer: True

Explanation: Adrian Griffin and Lamar Odom were jointly recognized as Rookies of the Month for the October-November period of the 1999-2000 season.

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Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers was recognized as Coach of the Month for December and February.

Answer: True

Explanation: Phil Jackson, coaching the Los Angeles Lakers, was recognized as Coach of the Month for both December and February during the 1999-2000 season.

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What distinction did Doc Rivers achieve as NBA Coach of the Year in 1999-2000?

Answer: He won the award without his team making the playoffs.

Explanation: Doc Rivers achieved the distinction of winning the NBA Coach of the Year award for the 1999-2000 season without his team qualifying for the playoffs.

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Elton Brand and Steve Francis were recognized with which joint award for the 1999-2000 season?

Answer: Co-Rookies of the Year

Explanation: Elton Brand and Steve Francis were recognized as Co-Rookies of the Year for the 1999-2000 season.

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Which player earned the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award for the 1999-2000 season?

Answer: Alonzo Mourning

Explanation: Alonzo Mourning earned the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award for the 1999-2000 season.

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Who was named the NBA Coach of the Year for the 1999-2000 season?

Answer: Doc Rivers

Explanation: Doc Rivers was named the NBA Coach of the Year for the 1999-2000 season.

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Which player was selected for the All-NBA First Team, All-Defensive First Team, and finished second in MVP voting?

Answer: Tim Duncan

Explanation: Tim Duncan was selected for the All-NBA First Team, All-Defensive First Team, and finished second in MVP voting for the 1999-2000 season.

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Which player was selected for the All-NBA Third Team, known for his performance with the Toronto Raptors?

Answer: Vince Carter

Explanation: Vince Carter was selected for the All-NBA Third Team and was known for his performance with the Toronto Raptors.

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Season Logistics and League Identity

The 1999-2000 NBA season was played in the National Football League (NFL).

Answer: False

Explanation: The 1999-2000 season refers to the National Basketball Association (NBA), not the National Football League (NFL).

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A total of 30 teams participated in the 1999-2000 NBA season.

Answer: False

Explanation: There were 29 teams participating in the 1999-2000 NBA season, not 30.

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NBC, ESPN, and TNT were the primary television broadcast partners for the 1999-2000 NBA season.

Answer: False

Explanation: The primary television broadcast partners for the 1999-2000 NBA season were NBC, TBS, and TNT. ESPN was not listed as a primary partner.

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The NBA regular season start date was standardized to the first Tuesday of November starting in the 1999-2000 season.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 1999-2000 season saw changes to the regular season start date, but it was standardized to begin on either the first or last Tuesday of November, not specifically the first Tuesday.

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The designation 'x' in the final standings tables signifies a team's division title.

Answer: False

Explanation: The designation 'x' in final standings tables signifies a team's qualification for the playoffs, not its division title. The designation 'y' signifies a division title.

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Which league is referenced by the 1999-2000 season information provided?

Answer: National Basketball Association (NBA)

Explanation: The information pertains to the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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How many teams competed in the NBA during the 1999-2000 season?

Answer: 29

Explanation: A total of 29 teams participated in the 1999-2000 NBA season.

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Which of the following was NOT a broadcast partner for the 1999-2000 NBA season?

Answer: ESPN

Explanation: The primary broadcast partners for the 1999-2000 NBA season were NBC, TBS, and TNT. ESPN was not among them.

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What designation in the final standings tables indicates that a team clinched its division title?

Answer: y

Explanation: The designation 'y' in the final standings tables indicates that a team clinched its division title.

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Significant Events and Player Narratives

The Boston Celtics retired their original parquet floor design on December 22, 1999.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Boston Celtics officially retired their distinctive parquet floor on December 22, 1999, after 54 years of use.

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Two active NBA players, Bobby Phills and Malik Sealy, died in separate incidents during the 1999-2000 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: Tragically, two active NBA players, Bobby Phills and Malik Sealy, lost their lives in separate automobile accidents during the 1999-2000 season.

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Sean Elliott of the San Antonio Spurs was the first player to return to play after a successful kidney transplant.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sean Elliott of the San Antonio Spurs achieved a significant medical milestone by becoming the first player to return to professional play following a successful kidney transplant.

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Both the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers had successful seasons in their first year at the Staples Center.

Answer: False

Explanation: While the Los Angeles Lakers had a highly successful season in their first year at the Staples Center, culminating in a championship, the Los Angeles Clippers had the league's worst record.

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Charles Barkley retired from the NBA during the 1999-2000 season after sustaining a career-ending injury.

Answer: False

Explanation: Charles Barkley sustained an injury during his final season but returned for one last game before retiring; it was not explicitly stated as career-ending at the time of retirement.

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The 1999-2000 season marked Patrick Ewing's final year playing for the Seattle SuperSonics.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 1999-2000 season was Patrick Ewing's final year playing for the New York Knicks, not the Seattle SuperSonics.

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Kevin Johnson returned from retirement to help the Phoenix Suns reach the NBA Finals.

Answer: False

Explanation: Kevin Johnson returned from retirement to aid the Phoenix Suns in the playoffs, but the team was eliminated in the second round and did not reach the NBA Finals.

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The Atlanta Hawks moved into the State Farm Arena and updated their uniforms during the 1999-2000 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Atlanta Hawks relocated to Philips Arena (now State Farm Arena) and implemented uniform updates, including new side panel designs, during the 1999-2000 season.

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Which team's distinctive parquet floor was retired after 54 years on December 22, 1999?

Answer: Boston Celtics

Explanation: The Boston Celtics retired their distinctive parquet floor after 54 years on December 22, 1999.

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What significant medical milestone did Sean Elliott achieve on March 13, 2000?

Answer: Returned to play after undergoing kidney transplant operations.

Explanation: On March 13, 2000, Sean Elliott achieved the significant medical milestone of returning to play after undergoing kidney transplant operations.

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Which arena became the new home for both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers in the 1999-2000 season?

Answer: Staples Center

Explanation: The Staples Center became the new home arena for both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers in the 1999-2000 season.

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What uniform change did the Cleveland Cavaliers implement during the 1999-2000 season?

Answer: Removed blue sections from jerseys

Explanation: The Cleveland Cavaliers implemented a uniform change by removing blue sections from their jerseys during the 1999-2000 season.

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Which arena became the new home for the Denver Nuggets?

Answer: Both A and B

Explanation: The Denver Nuggets moved into the Pepsi Center, which is now known as Ball Arena.

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What change did the Miami Heat make regarding their uniforms during the 1999-2000 season?

Answer: Incorporated dark red side panels

Explanation: The Miami Heat incorporated dark red side panels on their uniforms during the 1999-2000 season.

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All-Star Weekend

The 2000 NBA All-Star Game was hosted in Los Angeles, California.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2000 NBA All-Star Game was hosted in Oakland, California, not Los Angeles.

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The Slam Dunk Contest returned to the NBA All-Star Weekend in 2000, and Vince Carter was the winner.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Slam Dunk Contest made its return to the NBA All-Star Weekend in 2000, with Vince Carter emerging as the victor.

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Where was the 2000 NBA All-Star Game held?

Answer: Oakland, California

Explanation: The 2000 NBA All-Star Game was held in Oakland, California.

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Who shared the MVP award for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game?

Answer: Tim Duncan and Shaquille O'Neal

Explanation: Tim Duncan and Shaquille O'Neal shared the MVP award for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game.

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Which event returned to the NBA All-Star Weekend in 2000 after a two-year absence?

Answer: The Slam Dunk Contest

Explanation: The Slam Dunk Contest returned to the NBA All-Star Weekend in 2000 after a two-year hiatus.

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Draft Class

Who was the top selection in the 1999 NBA draft?

Answer: Elton Brand

Explanation: Elton Brand was the top selection in the 1999 NBA draft.

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