re: NBA All-Star Reserves

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New technology to virtually light up 3-point line on ABC

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — The 3-point line will virtually light up during Saturday prime-time NBA broadcasts on ABC this season.

ESPN said Thursday that it is using new technology to show viewers when a player attempts a jumper from beyond the 3-point arc. “ESPN Virtual 3” will debut for Saturday’s matchup between the Cavaliers and Spurs.

For a made 3-pointer, the line will briefly remain lit up. For a miss, the illumination will end immediately.

Senior coordinating producer Tim Corrigan says “it will give viewers instant clarity on whether a 3-point shot has been attempted, which hasn’t been consistently evident during a live telecast.”

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Why ESPN? Why do you hate your basketball coverage? From Simmons, to the horrible coverage on their website, to NBA Tonight coming on random nights at random times after midnight, to this.

There's literally already a line on the court specifically for 3s. We don't 70 Star Wars effects during Warriors games to confirm shots went in.