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hollywood · Joined: 02 May 2006 Posts: 126

The new shot clock I think I've finally figured out what kind of effect it will have on the league. Scoring will be up but not as a whole, I think its going to lead to a larger number of blowouts. the monarchs game is a perfect example because of the quicker shot clock and us pushing the tempo instead of walking it up the court and slowly getting into a 1-4 then waiting 25 seconds and throwing up a three pointer we basically sped up our beating. there were three blowouts and two close games nothing in the middle.

mscfn · Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Posts: 86

The Monarchs won because for PaulBall to work, players must shoot quick and HIT there shots which they did briefly then nothing! If Phx hits their shots, its a different ballgame, course some defense stopping simple layups would help! Dont they remind players how to jump in the lane and take charges now and then--? That would help!

DNA Fan · Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 8:37 pm Post subject:

I like the rule changes and it shouldn't really bother anybody if you've watched the NBA. 6 secs is a major difference, but you can still go 22/65 regardless. And teams seem to be adapting quickly to our style of play. Even if we hit shots, I still say mix it up

mandih23 · Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 9:12 pm Post subject:

As we all know it is hard to hit shots when your legs are tired, we will hope that with more games and practices for everyone(especially injured players who have had little practice time, and of course late arrivals) their bodies will become more conditioned to the pace and be able to better sustain their legs which will help our shot percentages.