Tissot Updates NBA Shot Clock

Tissot Updates NBA Shot Clock

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As timing partner of the NBA, Tissot has given the shot clock a long due overhaul. For those of you not familiar with the came of basketball, the shot clock is a very important timekeeper. In 1954 the league introduced a rule that a team must hit the rim of the basket within 24 seconds after they gained possession of the ball. This was initially done to prevent the team that was ahead of keeping the ball in their possession for a long period of time, just to get to the end of the game and keep their lead. The result of this rule was a much faster and enticing game, but also required the need for a shot clock. [caption id="attachment_1101" align="aligncenter" width="632"] NBA's first shot clock[/caption] With the…
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