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NBA tests smart basketball to assist referees
Original: NBA tests smart basketball that could help referees make calls
The NBA is testing a smart basketball embedded with technology that could help referees make more accurate calls during games. The ball is designed to provide data on contact and trajectory, potentially reducing missed or incorrect officiating decisions. The news, reported by NBC 7 San Diego, has drawn attention as the league continues exploring ways to use technology to improve the accuracy and fairness of officiating.
Why now: The NBA experiment could change how officiating works in professional basketball, a topic of ongoing debate among fans.
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- NBA tests smart basketball that could help referees make calls · NBC Bay Area
- NBA tests smart basketball that could help referees make calls · NBC 7 San Diego
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