My R last night had a bag full of Spearmint Lifesavers and popped one before taking the floor last night. I never even noticed it or how long it lasted. Maybe just pre-game.

I still don't know that I could do it.

I usually go through 3-4 of them during pregame. Sometimes I'll pop one in my mouth right before the tip or before the second half starts. When it's gone, it's gone (unless I put an extra one or two in my pants pocket, of course).

I do the exact same thing.

I chew two pieces every game. I pop in one before we take the floor and change it out for a fresh piece at half time. I have found that my game is off without it. I know it is mental but I much rather have a piece in my mouth and feel comfortable and getting the calls right than not having it and feeling out of sorts and kicking a call or two... So I guess you could say it helps me stay in the game for 40 minutes...

Phil