Would you say that 10 assists are more important than 5 points in a game of 3 on 3 basketball?
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Ten assists would be much better than 5 points - even by your definition (as long as you are finding people who can shoot an open shot with better than 25% efficiency). You are getting your teammates involved in the game, stretching out your opponents' defense rather than playing 1-on-1 ball.\n\nWith the professional sports definition of assists (making the pass to a teammate that successfully makes his or her shot), ten assists would be better even than fifteen points; that means you were instrumental in helping your team score twenty points, minimum (more if there were 3-pointers or free throw shots involved). Plus, you are playing team basketball and most likely finding the open man on your team, which will help your team make a greater percentage of their shots.
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A triple-double is a basketball term, defined as an individual performance in a game in which a player accumulates double-digit totals (i.e., 10 or more) in any three of these categories: points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocked shots.
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If you are discussing Fantasy sports, etc., the answer is No. If a team is favored by 3 and they win by only 3, it is a Push. You do not get points or lose points no matter which team you chose.\n\nHope that helps. Seems to be a lot of that (Pushes) this week...
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we have a street ball tourney out here anually and i got mvp this year. i dont know exactly which game was my best i had some triple doubles and some near triple doubles, and two quadruple doubles. my highest point total in one of the games was 94 pts but im more proud of my 64 pts when i was playing with the flu. we had referees, shot clock, time, and all the nba rules.
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No,  there is more to this sport than scoring goals.  The entire aspect of the game is something to behold.  I have watched many games that ended 0-0 and these games are a pleasure to watch if played well.  The speed and skill displayed in this sport are pleasurable enough.\n\nBasketball teams score 200 points in a game and the only part worth watching is the last minute of the game.
1169639
No way. Keep the 3 pointer. It makes the game exciting.
1067309
Yes, it was a factor. When in game 4, Wade shoots all those free throws, yet gets called for just one foul, it's a little out of balance. Credit Wade and Shaq for pounding the ball inside. Maybe the Mavs should have done the same.
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I'm not sure what you mean by this question, but one way of answering it would be no, more stats are different than the same as it's impossible to play the two games at exactly the same time, in the same place, against the same opposition, ...
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I'll quote Charles Barkley here:  "In a seven game series, the better team almost always wins."  \n\nIn a five game series, the weaker team can get a lucky streak going.  But the Suns coming back this post-season and the Spurs catching the Mavs is a clear indicator that the better team can come back in a seven game series.  But if either of these series had been 5 game series like the NBA USED to have, both would be gone.  \n\nIn a longer series, the better team usually wins.
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Actually cz was far more accurate. It is up to the last two people that pass it to the one who scores. If a defender touches it then that wipes out the passes. A goal can be UNASSISSTED or can have only one person get the assist. So it isn't the LAST TWO.
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No, he's being realistic. The dunk and the three point shot have taken all the fundamentals out of the game.  \n\nWith the exceptions of teams like the Detroit Pistons in the pro's, it's a game about feeding your best two dominant players and then putting up clock management as defense. 25 years ago, these were special plays that you saved in your bag of tricks.\n\nWhen you can defend their best player and score off the transition at will, only then should you dunk or rainbow. Until then, learn how to defend the lane.
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I ususally say that Lebron is better, but there's no denying that man. I just understand how one player can score 81 points but the point guard only has 5 assists.
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Good question and at this point it is very hard to say with the pace of today's NBA game.  The last two people to get quadruple doubles in the NBA are former Milwaukee Bucks guard Alvin Robertson( who accomplished the feat with points, rebounds, assists, and steals) and the San Antonio Spurs' David Robinson who got his with points, rebounds, assists, and blocks.  From the current players that you have mentioned, I believe that (on a really, really, really good night) Duncan may be able to get a quadruple double via points, rebounds, assists, and blocks.  The blocks would be the toughest stat to get as he usually averages a double-double in points and rebounds.  The assists would come from kick outs to open shooter such as Manu Ginobili, Brent Barry, Tony Parker, among others. \n\nDespite getting his 76th triple-double in opening night, Jason Kidd may not be able to get a quadruple double as his minutes are down with the emergence  of rookie Marcus Williams.  Without 40 plus minutes, its hard to rack up the stats needed for a quadruple double.  As for D.Wade, LBJ, or Kobe, triple doubles are always within reach but due to their offensive responsibilities, they may not have the energy to get the necessary steals and blocks (10).
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both has its own fun.... i thnk a difficult 3 would b a better way of finishing a game..... block is also gud if u block their best player and the block makes dat fantastic nosie(thud).....
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lol no they dont have 4 quaters. they simply have 2 halves which is actually the more normal way of playing. they put quaters in the nba for more commercial time back like 35 years ago. in europe and olympics they have 2 halves. and 2 halves speeds the game up very much.
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Manu is a multi- fasted player. He can hit the three and remember he drives to the left. On Defense he is great at getting offensive fouls on the other team and also he can steal the ball consistently.He is an excellent player my friend.Yesterday against SAC Game 4 he had 27pt.8reb off.rebounds(9 in all),that proves your point!
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The fancy skills will do nothing for your game...sure they are fun to screw around with your friends but in a real game situation nada.  The three main things you should be working on are passing shooting and dribbling.  You can master these and you can beat anyone.  Some teams may be faster or bigger but nothing beats the plain old skill.  So go out there and practice the basics...always room for improvement!