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NBA's New Rule: End-of-Quarter Heaves Impact Strategy
9/18/2025
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Story summary
- The NBA will implement a new rule for the 2025-26 season regarding end-of-quarter heaves from 36 feet.
- Missed heaves will count as team attempts, preserving individual shooting percentages.
- This rule applies during the last three seconds of the first three quarters.
- Analysts believe it may encourage risk-taking and change coaching strategies.
- Coaches are likely to adjust play-calling to take advantage of this rule.
