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Basketball has seen a transformation that includes improved player skill levels, higher shooting efficiency, and a faster pace of play. The league currently boasts shooting averages that are notably more impressive than in past decades. Current teams shoot nearly 47% from the field and 37% from three-point range, making basketball comparatively more efficient than in the '90s. For instance, the most efficient teams of the late 90s would struggle to keep pace with the current standards of offensive productivity.