NBA Question

[KingTripleJump]

I've noticed this for a few years now...

But why do they shoot at their own bench's basket the first half then opposite in the 2nd? Is this really necessary?

But tonight, for the Detroit/Miami series, it's what normal basketball is played like. In the 2nd half, each team is shooting at the basket that is indicative of their bench.

Is there a rule on this? If so/not, then why do they go the opposite way the majority of the time?


Oh, Dallas wins again tomorrow night.


And question #2--I saw a link on here a few years back where you could find how much NBA officials make. Anyone have that link or know the information?