This study examined the effect of instituting a 45-sec. “shot clock” on men's basketball games in the Mid-American Conference in the 1985 season. Basketball statistics for the 1985 season were compared with those for 1984 season for home and visiting teams, 90 games in total. Introducing the 45-sec. “shot clock” increased scoring for the home and visiting team, although the increase was somewhat larger for the home team. Factors contributing to the increased scoring were discussed.
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