What’s Really Behind the Shocking Drop in Referee Scoring Accuracy?
Turns out, the proportion of fouls that are called on 3-point shots has declined by 26% from October to January. Prolific three-shot foulers Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell and Keyonte George had totaled 38 three-shot fouls entering January. Since the New Year? They’ve totaled one combined. Two other proprietors of the three-shot foul, Austin Reaves and Jerami Grant, simply haven’t played.
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Though the downturn in three-shot fouls may have led to some unhappy 3-point shooters, it has almost certainly improved the flow of the game. (There’s a reason why the G League goes with a one-shot free throw to earn 1, 2 or 3 points for the first 46 minutes of the game.)



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