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NBA Fans Outraged Over Adam Silver's 40-Minute Game Idea
Original: ‘This Would Literally Ruin Basketball,’ ‘Do Not Do That’ — NBA World Outraged As Adam Silver ‘Likes the Idea’ Of 40-Minute Games
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he likes the idea of shortening NBA games to 40 minutes, closer to the international FIBA format of four 10-minute quarters. The comment sparked immediate backlash from fans and commentators, with many arguing it would fundamentally damage the sport. Critics warn the change would dilute records, alter the rhythm of the game and ruin basketball as fans know it.
Why now: Silver's public openness to shortening NBA games threatens a core structure of the sport, provoking strong reactions from fans.
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- ‘This Would Literally Ruin Basketball,’ ‘Do Not Do That’ — NBA World Outraged As Adam Silver ‘Likes the Idea’ Of 40-Minute Games · Yahoo Sports
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