Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007 | 7:18 a.m.
Introducing the first Tostitos Manute Bol/Slick Watts NBA All-Star Game Quiz and Extravaganza presented by Dr. Pepper. Or, as I like to call it, something interactive you can do in relation to NBA All-Star weekend that won't cost $20.
1. Blowing smoke near the Thomas & Mack Center is a sure sign that:
A: The pregame fireworks show will be spectacular.
B: There's another forest fire raging in Southern California.
C: NBA Hall-of-Famer Rick Barry is reminding everybody how great he was.
2. Which will be in shortest supply during All-Star weekend?
A: A cheap ticket.
B: A Ghostbar line pass.
C: Defense.
3. Most unintelligible conversation emanating from the Thomas & Mack Center on Sunday will be because of:
A: Poor cell phone reception.
B: A glitch in the public address system.
C: Dirk Nowitzki and Mehmet Okur arguing about whose man just scored.
4. Which two-word expression will be uttered by the most All-Stars this weekend?
A: I'm honored.
B: I'm open.
C: I'm wasted.
5. Out-of-town fans hoping to enjoy a positive All-Star experience would be wise to:
A: Avoid ticket brokers.
B: Avoid driving to the arena.
C: Avoid Dennis Rodman.
6. Wide smiles up and down the Strip this weekend most likely means:
A: Mayor Oscar Goodman is making the rounds.
B: Gilbert Arenas is signing free autographs.
C: Charles Barkley is headed for the craps table.
7. During All-Star weekend, the number 1.8 will be used most often in conjunction with:
A: Kobe Bryant's assist average.
B: Shaquille O'Neal's free-throw percentage.
C: The blood-alcohol content of the average NBA partygoer.
8. One of the most pertinent questions asked during All-Star weekend is sure to be:
A. Why do tickets cost so much?
B: Why is traffic standing still?
C: Why would anyone name their kid Chauncey?
9. The sound of wailing sirens in the distance can only mean:
A: Another Democratic presidential candidate is receiving a police escort.
B: Two more All-Star parties have gotten out of hand.
C: Three more West All-Stars have gone down injured.
10. NBA fans interested in the arts should check out:
A: Steve Wynn's art collection at Wynn Las Vegas.
B: Neil Leifer's photographs at Caesars Palace.
C: The tattoos on Allen Iverson's arms.
11. The key to throwing a successful All-Star party is:
A: Getting Jay-Z to host it.
B: Getting Wolfgang Puck to cater it.
C: Getting the Indiana Pacers off the invited guest list.
12. Fans lucky enough to get a ticket to the
All-Star Game will be most in awe of:
A: Kobe Bryant's shooting touch.
B: Vince Carter's leaping ability.
C: Tony Parker's fiancee.
13. Which reaction best describes Las Vegas' reaction to landing the NBA All-Star Game?
A: "I love this game."
B: "I wish I could bet this game."
C: "Just be glad it isn't hockey."
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