anonimous
Years ago
how many points per game do you think the nbl teams would score as opposed to the nba. I am doing some research on which game is better fro Basketball and would like to see if anyone knows
anonimous
Years ago
also can i just get some opinions on how long quarters should go for. Do fans prefer 10 or 12 minutes?
Jack Toft
Years ago
I think that game times should be around about 12 minutes, but it determines on whether it is going to be a good match up or not
I personally like 12 minutes better, do not enjoy the shorter game....
European game is much better "basketball" as a team game than either..
nba is all flashy and look at me look at me look at my stats. Euroleague is a tough game, every game, with no prolific individual efforts, a true team game and much better basketball to watch, and the passionate crowds are second to none.
the nbl has become a joke really. and admittedly, there are no training schools (nothing compared the the US + EU) and Australian fans... well are non-existent in comparison to either leagues
RT
Years ago
Definitely prefer 12 mins to 10 mins but can't see it changing.
The_Champ33
Years ago
I prefer 12 minutes over 10 minutes.
That's how I've grown up with basketball and always will prefer this option.
I think 10 mins is far too short.
rocket
Years ago
Don't mind either, but teams should get possession if they are fouled late in the game to put the player on the foul line (to get the rebound, possession etc). It is very boring then.
paul
Years ago
Sorry anon, but the European game isnt a 'true team game'. There is nowhere near the ball movement we see in the NBL, and the offences revolve around their go-to players a lot more than in Australia. The team defence in many European games is quite impressive, but the uninventive ofefnces help that.
Also, of all the leagues in Europe, only three or four average higher attendances than the NBL.
wankst ain
Years ago
just wondering has anyone figured out those league averages?
Techfoul17
Years ago
the game should be 12 minute quarters, the game doesnt go for that long, people want to get what they paid for, that shouldnt be cut short. Players would agree to have it at 12 minutes.
Isaac
Years ago
Didn't originally love the idea but prefer 10 minute quarters now. When I've watched NBA games since, they've seemed to really drag out for too long.
Techfoul17, on the notion of "getting what you paid for", do you only go and see or rent 3 hour films? Would you prefer to get better value for money and have 60 minute quarters?
You need to be a registered user to post from this location. Register here.
Advertise on Hoops to a very focused, local and sports-keen audience. Email for rates and options.
An Australian basketball forum covering NBL, WNBL, ABL, Juniors plus NBA, WNBA, NZ, Europe, etc | Forum time is: 1:03 pm, Fri 19 Apr 2024 | Posts: 968,026 | Last 7 days: 754
