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Collector Zone _ Contests and Giveaways _ And the number is... - Round 2

Posted by: bob_TCC May 28 2005, 02:26 PM

The number is:

97

Be the first to reply and tell us why this number is important and you'll receive a free 2003-04 Upper Deck Legends Basketball - Gilbert Arenas Signs of a Future Legend (FL-GA) autographed card.

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Please note that each member will be limited to a maximum of 2 guesses.

Hints will be provided (if needed) throughout the weekend.

Good luck!

-Bob

Posted by: wrv01 May 28 2005, 02:54 PM

QUOTE(bob_TCC @ May 28 2005, 03:26 PM)
The number is:

97

Be the first to reply and tell us why this number is important and you'll receive a free 2003-04 Upper Deck Legends Basketball - Gilbert Arenas Signs of a Future Legend (FL-GA) autographed card.

user posted image

Please note that each member will be limited to a maximum of 2 guesses.

Hints will be provided (if needed) throughout the weekend.

Good luck!

-Bob
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my two guesses:

1) steve nash rookie year 96-97

2) 97 points has been scored more times in the playoffs than any other score

i'm guessing

Posted by: bob_TCC May 28 2005, 02:58 PM

QUOTE(wrv01 @ May 28 2005, 03:54 PM)
my two guesses:

1) steve nash rookie year 96-97

2) 97 points has been scored more times in the playoffs than any other score

i'm guessing
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Neither is the correct answer. Better luck next time. wink.gif

-Bob

Posted by: leftyshan May 28 2005, 04:55 PM

Pacers point total in the final game against the Celtics to send them packing.

Posted by: bob_TCC May 28 2005, 04:57 PM

QUOTE(leftyshan @ May 28 2005, 05:55 PM)
Pacers point total in the final game against the Celtics to send them packing.
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Not the answer that we're looking for.

-Bob

Posted by: Butterman1 May 28 2005, 07:17 PM

I am waiting for the hints biggrin.gif

Posted by: bob_TCC May 28 2005, 11:04 PM

QUOTE(Butterman1 @ May 28 2005, 08:17 PM)
I am waiting for the hints  biggrin.gif
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Look for the first hint to come some time tomorrow morning. wink.gif

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC May 29 2005, 08:44 AM

First hint: There's no "I" in...

-Bob

Posted by: Iguodalafan9 May 29 2005, 03:12 PM

QUOTE(bob_TCC @ May 29 2005, 09:44 AM)
First hint: There's no "I" in...

-Bob
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Guess 1: Thats how many players in the playoffs that have been in the playoffs before?

Posted by: bob_TCC May 29 2005, 05:08 PM

QUOTE(Iguodalafan9 @ May 29 2005, 04:12 PM)
Guess 1: Thats how many players in the playoffs that have been in the playoffs before?
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No, that's not the answer. Do you know if that's true though?

-Bob

Posted by: proGr@m217 May 29 2005, 05:34 PM

97 is the number of teams that have won the championship. thats a guess. thanks

Posted by: northicehero99 May 29 2005, 05:40 PM

Is 97 the number of incorrect guesses that it is going to take to get the correct answer??? LOL!



QUOTE(bob_TCC @ May 29 2005, 08:44 AM)
First hint: There's no "I" in...

-Bob
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Posted by: bob_TCC May 29 2005, 05:52 PM

QUOTE(proGr@m217 @ May 29 2005, 06:34 PM)
97 is the number of teams that have won the championship. thats a guess. thanks
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No, that's not the answer. I believe that number is much lower.

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC May 29 2005, 05:54 PM

QUOTE(northicehero99 @ May 29 2005, 06:40 PM)
Is 97 the number of incorrect guesses that it is going to take to get the correct answer???  LOL!
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Maybe. laugh.gif

Those of you that were around for the baseball and football events probably realize that these are more difficult this time. I thought it would make it more interesting. wink.gif

Look for another hint some time during tonight's playoff game.

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC May 29 2005, 09:37 PM

Second hint: The number includes 2005.

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC May 30 2005, 10:02 AM

Third hint: It's not the first time.

Posted by: masringer May 30 2005, 10:18 AM

Tim Duncan will play it's 97 game in the playoffs this night (sorry for my English, I'm from Lithuania smile.gif )

Posted by: bob_TCC May 30 2005, 10:43 AM

QUOTE(masringer @ May 30 2005, 11:18 AM)
Tim Duncan will play it's 97 game in the playoffs this night (sorry for my English, I'm from Lithuania smile.gif )
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First, welcome to the site! Glad to have you join us. wink.gif

Let me know if you have any questions as you look around.

Sorry though. That is not the correct answer.

-Bob

Posted by: masringer May 30 2005, 11:06 AM

QUOTE(bob_TCC @ May 30 2005, 10:43 AM)
First, welcome to the site!  Glad to have you join us.   wink.gif

Let me know if you have any questions as you look around.


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Yeah, hello everyone. And thank you for such great contests, it's really hard to figure out the answer, but it is very interesting.

Posted by: proGr@m217 May 30 2005, 02:20 PM

QUOTE(bob_TCC @ May 30 2005, 06:52 AM)
No, that's not the answer.  I believe that number is much lower.

-Bob
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lol, my bad. i meant the number of different team GMs that have won the championship.

for my last guess, i'd say:

the phoenix suns in 2005 is the 3rd team in 97 years to post the largest turnaround in wins.

Posted by: bob_TCC May 30 2005, 02:46 PM

QUOTE(proGr@m217 @ May 30 2005, 03:20 PM)
for my last guess, i'd say:

the phoenix suns in 2005 is the 3rd team in 97 years to post the largest turnaround in wins.
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Sorry, that's not the correct answer either.

-Bob

Posted by: Mester13 May 30 2005, 02:49 PM

hmmm, how bout this:

97 more wins the Knicks needed to get into playoffs? no, lol

ummmmmmmmm......the leader in FT % this year shot 97%? I dont even know if thats true

Posted by: bob_TCC May 30 2005, 03:49 PM

QUOTE(Mester13 @ May 30 2005, 03:49 PM)
ummmmmmmmm......the leader in FT % this year shot 97%? I dont even know if thats true
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No, that's not the answer.

-Bob

Posted by: aceecards May 30 2005, 03:51 PM

I guess the avg points of all 4 teams left in conference final

Posted by: bob_TCC May 30 2005, 03:53 PM

QUOTE(aceecards @ May 30 2005, 04:51 PM)
I guess the avg points of all 4 teams left in conference final
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Not a bad guess, but that's not the answer.

Another hint will come during tonight's game.

-Bob

Posted by: aceecards May 30 2005, 07:02 PM

add up the numbers of the starting five for san antonio spurs

Posted by: bob_TCC May 30 2005, 07:20 PM

QUOTE(aceecards @ May 30 2005, 08:02 PM)
add up the numbers of the starting five for san antonio spurs
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Sorry, that's not the answer either. Better luck next time. wink.gif

Does that actually equal the number though?

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC May 30 2005, 09:06 PM

Fourth hint: 1 equals 26.

-Bob

Posted by: aceecards May 31 2005, 11:29 AM

scoring average per game in the playoffs of the phoenix suns starting 5 before last nite.

Posted by: bob_TCC May 31 2005, 11:57 AM

QUOTE(aceecards @ May 31 2005, 12:29 PM)
scoring average per game in the playoffs of the phoenix suns starting 5 before last nite.
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No, that's not the correct answer either. You're also over the limit of 2 maximum guesses. Better luck next time. wink.gif

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC May 31 2005, 11:58 AM

Fifth hint: Another equals 10.

-Bob

Posted by: Mester13 May 31 2005, 01:51 PM

Age of the Suns starting lineup combined? I think thats a pretty good guess

Posted by: bob_TCC May 31 2005, 05:27 PM

QUOTE(Mester13 @ May 31 2005, 02:51 PM)
Age of the Suns starting lineup combined? I think thats a pretty good guess
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No, that's not the answer either.

As a summary, here are the hints provided so far:

First hint: There's no "I" in...
Second hint: The number includes 2005.
Third hint: It's not the first time.
Fourth hint: 1 equals 26.
Fifth hint: Another equals 10.

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC May 31 2005, 07:59 PM

Sixth hint: Next to last equals 25.

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC Jun 1 2005, 12:27 AM

Six hints and still not the correct answer... Guess I picked a good one. biggrin.gif

Feel free to start talking it out and sharing your thinking if you like.

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC Jun 1 2005, 09:23 PM

Seventh hint: Last equals 36.

-Bob

Posted by: meuandthelot Jun 2 2005, 07:28 AM

DETROIT PISTONS vs. INDIANA PACERS
Gm 1: DET 96, IND 81
Gm 2: IND 92, DET 83
Gm 3: IND 79, DET 74
Gm 4: DET 89, IND 76
Gm 5: DET 86, IND 67
Gm 6: DET 88, IND 79

Maybe not the answer, but neither team scored 97 in this series smile.gif

Posted by: bob_TCC Jun 2 2005, 08:30 AM

QUOTE(meuandthelot @ Jun 2 2005, 08:28 AM)
Maybe not the answer, but neither team scored 97 in this series smile.gif
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Sorry, that's not the answer.

-Bob

Posted by: meuandthelot Jun 2 2005, 09:11 AM

UNCLE!!! It's now to the point of futlity..lol
No matter the answer I learned alot of facts about the teams in this years playoffs...I can't wait to see what the #97 means, as there are many references..mainly with scoring, good 1 Bob
Thanks

Posted by: bob_TCC Jun 2 2005, 12:09 PM

QUOTE(meuandthelot @ Jun 2 2005, 10:11 AM)
...I can't wait to see what the #97 means, as there are many references..mainly with scoring, good 1 Bob
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I'll say that 97 does not relate to scoring. By the way, you still have 1 guess if you think of something. wink.gif

-Bob

Posted by: Iguodalafan9 Jun 2 2005, 04:32 PM

there has been 97 deciding game 7's in playoff history?

Posted by: bob_TCC Jun 2 2005, 05:01 PM

QUOTE(Iguodalafan9 @ Jun 2 2005, 05:32 PM)
there has been 97 deciding game 7's in playoff history?
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Sorry, that's not the answer either. Better luck next time. wink.gif

-Bob

Posted by: te23 Jun 3 2005, 08:31 PM

Next Clue????????????

This is a tough one...

Posted by: bob_TCC Jun 3 2005, 09:53 PM

QUOTE(te23 @ Jun 3 2005, 09:31 PM)
Next Clue????????????

This is a tough one...
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I'm running out of hints at this point... laugh.gif

Here's what's been provided so far:

First hint: There's no "I" in...
Second hint: The number includes 2005.
Third hint: It's not the first time.
Fourth hint: 1 equals 26.
Fifth hint: Another equals 10.
Sixth hint: Next to last equals 25.
Seventh hint: Last equals 36.

Ok, let's do this...

It's safe to say (from the first hint) that the number relates to teams. From the fourth through seventh hints, you also know how many teams contribute to the number and their portion.

Any new guesses?

-Bob

Posted by: te23 Jun 3 2005, 10:35 PM

How about:

97 is the total amount of playoff games
the spurs / suns / heat / pistons have played in.

Posted by: te23 Jun 3 2005, 10:38 PM

QUOTE(te23 @ Jun 3 2005, 10:35 PM)
How about:

97 is the total amount of playoff games
the spurs / suns / heat / pistons have played in.
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Actually this should have said that
97 is the total # of playoff appearences for each of the 4 teams above.
Heat, spurs, pistons, suns.

Posted by: bob_TCC Jun 3 2005, 11:23 PM

QUOTE(te23 @ Jun 3 2005, 11:38 PM)
Actually this should have said that
97 is the total # of playoff appearences for each of the 4 teams above.
Heat, spurs, pistons, suns.
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If you can believe it, we have a winner! biggrin.gif

Counting the 2005 playoffs, the 4 remaining teams (at the time of the initial post) have been to the playoffs 97 times during their franchise history.

Here's the breakdown:

Miami - 10
Phoenix - 25
San Antonio - 26
Detroit - 36

Congratulations, te23!

Your prize will be shipped tomorrow or Monday.

-Bob

Posted by: te23 Jun 3 2005, 11:31 PM

QUOTE(bob_TCC @ Jun 3 2005, 11:23 PM)
If you can believe it, we have a winner!   biggrin.gif

Counting the 2005 playoffs, the 4 remaining teams (at the time of the initial post) have been to the playoffs 97 times during their franchise history.

Here's the breakdown:

Miami - 10
Phoenix - 25
San Antonio - 26
Detroit - 36

Congratulations, te23!

Your prize will be shipped tomorrow or Monday.

-Bob
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Thanks and that was a tough one....
Troy

Posted by: Mester13 Jun 6 2005, 09:28 PM

HOLY GUACAMOLE! THESE ARE TOO HARD MAN!

Posted by: bob_TCC Jun 7 2005, 08:46 PM

QUOTE(Mester13 @ Jun 6 2005, 10:28 PM)
HOLY GUACAMOLE! THESE ARE TOO HARD MAN!
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Makes it more interesting. tongue.gif

-Bob

Posted by: bob_TCC Jun 10 2005, 02:44 PM

The card was shipped on Wednesday, June 8th. Please just let me know when it arrives.

Sorry for the delay.

-Bob

Posted by: te23 Jun 10 2005, 05:42 PM

QUOTE(bob_TCC @ Jun 10 2005, 02:44 PM)
The card was shipped on Wednesday, June 8th.  Please just let me know when it arrives.

Sorry for the delay.

-Bob
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Got the card ,,
Thanks again,

Troy

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