Can you guess what happened on this date in 1954 to change how the NBA game was played?

[CharlieMaxwell]

Something happened on Oct.30, 1954 in a contest between the Rochester Royals and Boston Celtics that changed how the NBA game was played. Can you guess what it was?

 

[Chadster]

shot clock or 3 point line?

 

[Jazz]

I'd guess shot clock, but Leno had it first

 

[CharlieMaxwell]

Shot clock is correct. The Royals beat the Celtics, 98-95. All four starting guards in that game were elected to the Hall of Fame. Bob Cousy, Bill Sharman, Bob Davies and Bobby Wanzer.

 

[Chadster]

24-second NBA shot clock

 

[Chadster]

1954/55: Playing in the new Rochester War Memorial the Royals would fell the negative effect of the new 24-second NBA shot clock, as they were no longer able to play their slow defensive posting a losing record for the first time in franchise history at 29-43. Despite their poor record the Royals would make the playoffs by finishing in 3rd place, where they would be beaten by the Minneapolis Lakers in a 3-game series. Following the season Owner Les Harrison would step down as Coach, handing the reigns over to Bobby Wanzer, while the Royals other 2 stars Bob Davies would retire and Arnie Risen was traded to the Boston Celtics.

http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/rochester/rochroyals.html

 

[Dante]

Fishhead started wagering on sports??

 

[Fishhead]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dante:
Fishhead started wagering on sports??<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Also correct!

ps- Hit 70% on NBA over/unders before the shot clock was implemented.

 

[Pretending]

Good answer Jay, but I don't think the 3-point line came until at least 1955

 

[CharlieMaxwell]

Jay - that's a good site, thanks!

 

[Chadster]

both were a little before my time i was shooting in the dark with my first reply and then i did some research to confirm the answer.

 

[Chadster]

NP

Charlie

I like to share my findings.