Guess the NBA Teams

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  1. 8. This team lost in the NBA Finals against the Chicago Bulls in 1997 and 1998. They haven't returned to the championship since, but today are led by a star guard nicknamed "Spida." Which club are we referencing?
  2. 9. This team was originally based outside the USA but moved back to the states in 2001. They have never made it past the Conference Finals. Which club are we referring to?
  3. 10. Purchased by tech billionaire Mark Cuban in 2000, this team won its only title in 2011. Fans are dedicated: from 2001 through 2018, they sold out 726 consecutive games, the second-most in league history. Which franchise is it?
  4. 11. This squad moved out of New Jersey in 2012. Rapper Jay-Z once owned a small stake in this team, which has 2 ABA titles but has never won an NBA ring. Which team is it?
  5. 12. They were once named the Bobcats and are currently owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan. Which team plays in the most populous city in North Carolina?
  6. 15. After winning two rings in the mid-'90s thanks to their "dream" center, this squad pioneered the modern three-point-heavy style. They've also made the playoffs the last seven years. Which team are we discussing?
  7. 16. This franchise plays in the nation's largest city and hasn't won a title since 1973. In fact, they haven't even made the playoffs since 2013. Do you know the team?
  8. 18. Arguably this team's most famous player was the sharpshooter nicknamed "The Knick Killer." Although they won three ABA titles, this squad has only made it to one NBA Finals. Which team are we discussing?
  9. 22. This squad has also played in Buffalo and St. Louis. They are tied for the second-longest championship drought, spanning 60 years. Former Pistons star Grant Hill is a partial owner. Can you name the team?
  10. 23. Since their founding in 1968, this team has played in one city. Their most famous player was known for his "skyhook." Their current star is nicknamed "The Greek Freak." Which club are we referring to?
  11. 26. Like other NBA teams, this squad relocated and made their name a misnomer. They've won 16 titles and are one of five teams to "threepeat" or win three titles in a row. Which team is this?
  12. 28. They were created in 1966 as the Emerald City's first professional sports team. In 2007, they moved to Oklahoma City and changed names. Do you know the team?
  13. 29. Based in South Beach, this squad has three championships. Two were during their "Big 3" era, but all three involved their franchise guard nicknamed "Flash." What team does this refer to?
  14. 30. This team was most famously led by the man most consider the best player in history. They set a single-season record with 72 wins in 1995-1996. Later, they had the league's youngest MVP. Which squad holds these distinctions?
  15. 31. Headlined by a backcourt of "The Splash Brothers," this team has been very successful recently with five straight Finals appearances. They are tied for third-most titles in NBA history. Which team is it?
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  1. 1. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, this team had to move to Oklahoma City for two years. They were founded in 2002 and have made the playoffs seven times. Which team is this?
  2. 2. Fans are said to have lots of a certain type of pride for this team, which has the most championships with 17. Tom Brady once helped recruit for them. Name the squad?
  3. 3. This team started in Buffalo but also played in San Diego, where its name originated. They've never won a title but hit it big this offseason, landing stars Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Which club are we speaking of?
  4. 4. This club is representative of sustained success, with 22 consecutive playoff appearances. In 2018, they traded their franchise player to Toronto. This team is also the only former ABA squad to win an NBA championship. What's their name?
  5. 5. With three titles in its history, this NBA team is best known for the "Bad Boy" era of the late 1980s. In 2004, they stunned the world by beating the dominant Lakers to win the Finals. Which franchise did all this?
  6. 6. As one of the eight original teams in the NBA, this squad has tons of history, including three titles. Today, their two stars hail from Australia and Cameroon. Which franchise is this?
  7. 7. The only NBA team to be based outside of the United States, this squad won its first title in 2019. They also famously partnered with rapper Drake. Which club are we referring to?
  8. 13. This team plays in the city the Lakers originally called home. In the last 15 years, they've made the playoffs only once and have never won a championship. Can you name this team?
  9. 14. Once called the Bullets, this team changed its name due to gun violence in the early 1990s. They used to play in Chicago and won a championship in 1978. Do you know this team?
  10. 17. One of four teams in the state of California, this franchise has also been based in Rochester and Cincinnati. Today the team belongs to the only Indian owner in the NBA. Do you know the squad?
  11. 19. The player nicknamed "The Chosen One" brought a title to this city in 2016. The team is owned by Dan Gilbert and plays a few blocks from Lake Erie. Can you name this franchise?
  12. 20. This team is the only remaining NBA club in the Pacific Northwest. They have won one title and were owned by billionaire Paul Allen, who passed in 2018. Can you name the team?
  13. 21. This was the original name of the capital's team. They were most successful in the 1970s, when they made the playoffs every year, winning a title in 1978. Can you name this NBA team?
  14. 24. In 1993, this team's brash star won MVP. In the mid-2000s, their legendary point guard won it twice. Despite the individual success of its players, the team has never won a title. Which franchise are we talking about?
  15. 25. When they formed in 1987, this club was the first major sports franchise in its city. They have made two NBA Finals and had two of the league's top centers in their primes. Which team is this?
  16. 27. This team began in Seattle but now plays in Oklahoma City. They traded their longtime point guard this offseason and acquired another legendary PG nicknamed the "Point God." Which squad is this?