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The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz
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The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

Created on April 27, 2026  |  Total tries: 0  |  Average Score: 0.0 out of 31  (0%)  |  Quiz FAQ   
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The Houston Rockets entered Game 4 of their First Round series with the Los Angeles Lakers down 3-0 and missing Kevin Durant. But, led by 23 points from Amen Thompson and 20 from Tari Eason, the Rockets topped the Lakers 115-96 win to stave off elimination for now. 

It was a well-rounded scoring night for the Rockets, with the entire starting lineup scoring at least 16 points. As a reported bone bruise in Durant’s sprained ankle will likely be a lingering problem for the rest of the series, Houston will need more efforts like this to hang onto its playoff life. 

After splitting the two games in Houston, the series heads back to Los Angeles for Game 5 on Wednesday with the Lakers up 3-1.

Which brings us to today’s quiz. Thompson has been a warrior on the court for the Rockets, leading the NBA in minutes played in 2025-26 with 2,953 and playing 41 of the 48 against the Lakers on Sunday. With that being said, can you name the players to lead the NBA in total minutes played each season since 1995-96?

Good luck!

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Quiz Clue: Year / Team / Jersey # / Minutes  |  Created on April 27, 2026  |  Total tries: 0  |  Average Score: 0.0 out of 31  (0%)  |  Quiz FAQ   
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2025-26 / HOU / #1 / 2,953
Amen Thompson
2024-25 / NYK / #25 / 3,036
Mikal Bridges
2023-24 / CHI / #11 / 2,989
DeMar DeRozan
2022-23 / PHX, BK / #25, #1 / 2,963
Mikal Bridges
2021-22 / PHX / #25 / 2,854
Mikal Bridges
2020-21 / NYK / #30 / 2,667
Julius Randle
2019-20 / POR / #3 / 2,556
CJ McCollum
2018-19 / WAS / #3 / 3,028
Bradley Beal
2017-18 / CLE / #23 / 3,026
LeBron James
2016-17 / MIN / #22 / 3,048
Andrew Wiggins
2015-16 / HOU / #13 / 3,125
James Harden
2014-15 / HOU / #13 / 2,981
James Harden
2013-14 / OKC / #35 / 3,122
Kevin Durant
2012-13 / POR / #0 / 3,167
Damien Lillard
2011-12 / OKC / #35 / 2,546
Kevin Durant
2010-11 / GSW / #8 / 3,227
Monta Ellis
2009-10 / OKC / #25 / 3,239
Kevin Durant
2008-09 / PHI / #9 / 3,269
Andre Iguodala
2007-08 / DEN / #3 / 3,424
Allen Iverson
2006-07 / CLE / #23 / 3,190
LeBron James
2005-06 / WAS / #0 / 3,384
Gilbert Arenas
2004-205 / CLE / #23 / 3,388
LeBron James
2003-04 / PHX / #2 / 3,331
Joe Johnson
2002-03 / PHI / #3 / 3,485
Allen Iverson
2001-02 / BOS / #8 / 3,406
Antoine Walker
2000-01 / DAL / #4 / 3,443
Michael Finley
1999-2000 / DAL / #4 / 3,464
Michael Finley
1998-99 / PHX / #32 / 2,060
Jason Kidd
1997-98 / DAL / #4 / 3,394
Michael Finley
1996-97 / CHA / #41 / 3,362
Glen Rice
1995-96 / NYK / #14 / 3,457
Anthony Mason

Tommy Fradenburg is a freelance writer and an alumni of UNC Chapel Hill currently based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He religiously follows his favorite teams The New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys (yes, he knows) as well as his alma mater the Tar Heels and West Ham United F.C. in the Premier League. See more of his work on Twitter @tommyfradenburg.

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