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As the NBA's Commissioner Adam Silver reflects on the state of the league, there is an acknowledgement that ratings have dipped. Critics have pointed to the influx of three-point shooting as an element that has altered the essence of basketball. A recent game featuring the Warriors and Mavericks, which ended in a score of 140-130, exemplified this trend with an overwhelming number of three-point attempts. For many, the game mirrored a shooting contest more than a structured basketball match. When the on-court action devolves into a series of long-range shots, the excitement that once characterized the game seems to dissipate.