re: All Star Game--Elam Ending

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The only thing that sucks about it is we'd never get buzzer beaters again like that Kawhi shot against the 76ers. And if it was implemented I'd like to see an additional rule that the game can't end on a free throw.

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I get that, although I think you'd see some cool shots in a next basket wins scenario too.

I tend to think the overall penalty for fouling is as good as you can get. FT's are always part of the game, and the Elam Ending already discourages fouling very much. That's why players were getting so mad with the refs last night.

It would have some tradeoffs, but it would mean saying goodbye to intentional fouls and the parade to the free throw line we see now.