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A few days back, the Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings locked horns, and the ‘Beam Team’ triumphed?against Kawhi Leonard & Co. in a double OT. Interestingly, the Clippers lost against the Denver Nuggets in an OT just two days after the game. In both games, many players from the teams played for over 35+ minutes, especially Leonard and Paul George. In light of these overtime games, the NBA is reportedly looking forward to implementing a new rule that would benefit the players.

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In response to the possible change, fans took to social media. Many were seemingly upset and vented their disappointment in the comment section.

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Change in the OT rule after Kawhi Leonard heartbreak

As of now, if a game goes to OT, one team has to outscore the other team within the five minutes timeframe, or the game will again enter another OT, and this process continues until one team finally outscores the other team. However, it seems the NBA is looking forward to changing this system.

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Eric Pincus of the Bleacher Report, in one of his recent articles, reported that the league is considering implementing a target score for overtime games. He wrote, “That would prevent overlong broadcasts and overloading player minutes, like Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard?s playing 46 minutes in a double-overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday”

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Adam Silver and the league are seemingly considering this change, so players don’t injure themselves by playing for a prolonged period on the hardwood. It is also no coincidence that the news emerged days after Leonard, who had a particular trade demand in January, tasted bitter defeat against the Kings and Nuggets.

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Fans upset after the proposed change

As fans acknowledged that the league considered implementing a new rule, they chipped in on Twitter. Flooding its comment section with their thoughts and opinions. Judging from their comments, most seemed unhappy, while a few users suggested different ways to make the OT more enjoyable.

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Here are some of the reactions of fans:

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What are your thoughts on the proposed change in the OT rule? Let us know in the comments below.

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Ayush Roy is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports, with a keen interest in trades and matchups. He has contributed over 500 articles to date, showcasing his expertise in the field. Ayush's favorite activity, apart from writing about teams in the NBA, is diving deep into the economics of the popular league. His unique approach to combining financial aspects with core-sport stories is a testament to his creativity and analytical skills. Ayush draws inspiration from analyses by famous commentators, observing each season's dynamics, and incorporating a financial perspective into his work. His writing is characterized by transparency and credibility, evident in his pieces about the re-purchase of the Philadelphia 76ers amidst an NBA lockout in 2011 and how the Nike-Air Jordans deal remodeled apparel endorsements by basketballers. Ayush shares a fascination for many other sports, but his love for basketball remains unparalleled. He is also a music-lover and spends his time honing his skills on the guitar when he is not sweating it out at the gym.

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