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Old Thu Dec 29, 2011, 06:04pm
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I may have asked this before, and I know the rule has been around for decades in the NBA, but can anyone explain to me the rationale for this rule?
It makes the end of the game more exciting. FIBA rules also allow an advance after a timeout though I think it's to halfcourt rather than the 28 foot mark like in the NBA.
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