NBA
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NBAn (National Basketball Association) Tapha kubbaa kochoo yoo ta'u geeba fudhachuuf kan taphatamu, garee Ameerikaa keessa jiraniin. NBA'n garee 30 of keessa qaba, kan kessa 29 United States kessa yoo argamani, tokko immo Canada kessatti argama. NBAn misensaa bekkama kan USA Basketball (USAB), International Basketball Federationiin immo NBAn akka bulcha basketball United States kessa (National Governing Body (NGB))tti fudhatama argattera. NBAn gosa tapha Amerikaa kessatti professional ta'an Afureen kessa tokko dha.
Leaguen kuni bara June 6, 1946 (G.C) New York City, United States kessatti jalqabame. Yeroo duraa jalqabu maqaa Basketball Association of America (BAA) jedhamuni wamama ture. Ha'a ta'u malee leagueiin kuni ergaa National Basketball League wajjin walitti makame, autumn 1949tti National Basketball Association jedhame. Birron international fi kopha, birro guddicha Olympic Tower, 645 Fifth Avenue New York City argamu jalla bullu. Haa ta'u malle studionii akka NBA Entertainment fi NBA TV biroo Secaucus, New Jersey irra darbu.
Yeroo durraffi jalqabu NBA'n buduni 11 qaba turee, haa ta'u male itti darama akkasumas hirdhacha ergaa turee bodda hardha buduni 30 ofii kessa qaba. Buduniin tokkichi USAn alla argamu buduni Torontotti.
Boston Celtics kan jedhamani yeroo 16 NBA Finals fudhacun bekkamu. Itti anne immo Los Angeles Lakers 14, Chicago Bulls 6 fi Miami Heat 1 (kanas bara 2006tti) fudhatee.
Leagueiin kuni Confrence lammatti qodama. Confrenceiin lachu immo kutta yokan division sadii ofii kessa qaba. Divisioniin tokko immo buduni shan ofii kessa qaba. Qoqqodami kunis season 2004 fi 2005 jiddu jirrutti godhame.
[edit] Eastern Conference
| Qoqqodama | Buduni | City | Qallama | Bakka Itti Tabattan | Kan itti dhabatte |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Boston Celtics | Boston, Massachusetts | Green and White[1] | TD Banknorth Garden | 1946 |
| New Jersey Nets | East Rutherford, New Jersey | Midnight Blue, Red, Silver | Continental Airlines Arena | 1967* | |
| New York Knicks | New York, New York | Blue, Black, Orange | Madison Square Garden | 1946 | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Black, Red, Gold, Blue | Wachovia Center | 1939* | |
| Toronto Raptors | Toronto, Ontario | Red,Black Silver, White | Air Canada Centre | 1995 | |
| Central | Chicago Bulls | Chicago, Illinois | Red, Black, White | United Center | 1966 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Cleveland, Ohio | Wine, Gold, Dark Blue, Orange | Quicken Loans Arena | 1970 | |
| Detroit Pistons | Auburn Hills, Michigan (Detroit area) | Blue, Red, White | The Palace of Auburn Hills | 1941* | |
| Indiana Pacers | Indianapolis, Indiana | Navy Blue, Gold, Gray | Conseco Fieldhouse | 1967 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Green, Red, Silver | Bradley Center | 1968 | |
| Southeast | Atlanta Hawks | Atlanta, Georgia | Red, Black, Gold | Philips Arena | 1946* |
| Charlotte Bobcats | Charlotte, North Carolina | Orange, Blue, Black, Silver | Charlotte Bobcats Arena | 2004 | |
| Miami Heat | Miami, Florida | Black, Red, White, Yellow | AmericanAirlines Arena | 1988 | |
| Orlando Magic | Orlando, Florida | White, Blue, Black | Amway Arena | 1989 | |
| Washington Wizards | Washington, D.C. | Blue, Black, Bronze | Verizon Center | 1961* |
[edit] Western Conference
| Division | Team | City | Colors | Arena | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | Dallas Mavericks | Dallas, Texas | Navy Blue, Royal Blue, Silver, Green | American Airlines Center | 1980 |
| Houston Rockets | Houston, Texas | Red, White, Silver, Black | Toyota Center | 1967* | |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Memphis, Tennessee | Navy Blue, Light Blue, Smoke Blue, Gold | FedEx Forum | 1995* | |
| New Orleans Hornets | New Orleans, Louisiana | Teal, Purple, Gold | New Orleans Arena | 1988* | |
| San Antonio Spurs | San Antonio, Texas | Black, Silver | AT&T Center | 1967* | |
| Northwest | Denver Nuggets | Denver, Colorado | Light Blue, Gold, Cobalt Blue | Pepsi Center | 1967 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Forest Green, Black, Tan, Green | Target Center | 1989 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Portland, Oregon | Black, Red, Silver | Rose Garden Arena | 1970 | |
| Seattle SuperSonics | Seattle, Washington | Green, Gold | KeyArena | 1967 | |
| Utah Jazz | Salt Lake City, Utah | Navy Blue, Ice Blue, Silver | EnergySolutions Arena | 1974* | |
| Pacific | Golden State Warriors | Oakland, California | Navy Blue, Orange, Gold | Oracle Arena | 1946* |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles, California | Red, Blue, White | Staples Center | 1970* | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Los Angeles, California | Purple, Gold, White | Staples Center | 1946* | |
| Phoenix Suns | Phoenix, Arizona | Purple, Orange, Gray | US Airways Center | 1968 | |
| Sacramento Kings | Sacramento, California | Purple, Black, Silver, White, Gold | ARCO Arena | 1945* |

