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Old Tue Nov 22, 2016, 11:36am
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I've understood that the use of the arc was instigated to increase scoring, because of declining scores, and consequently, fan interest, attendance and TV revenue . . .
Is it not the same reasoning as for the shot clock, the 3-point field goal, the tighter calling of hand-check contact, etc.
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