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Published on 2025-01-31 12:45:17 - MSN
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  • The NBA is churning out a compelling on-court product in 2024-25, but there's no denying that the league has lost live eyeball during its game broadcasts. During a conversation on "The Dan Patrick Show" Wednesday,

The article from MSN discusses the NBA's consideration of shortening game quarters from 12 to 10 minutes, a proposal made by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. This idea has met with significant resistance from NBA coaches. Coaches like Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors and Rick Carlisle of the Indiana Pacers have openly criticized the proposal. Kerr described it as "the most absurd thing I've ever heard," emphasizing that the current game length is part of what makes basketball unique. Carlisle, who also serves as the president of the National Basketball Coaches Association, argued that the focus should be on reducing the number of timeouts and shortening commercial breaks rather than altering the game's fundamental structure. The coaches' main concerns revolve around maintaining the integrity and tradition of the game, as well as the potential negative impact on player development and game strategy.

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