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Maccabi Tel Aviv Wins Marathon Game, Sparks Debate Over Basketball Rules
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 80-73 in a basketball game that lasted nearly two and a half hours. The lengthy match, marked by frequent referee reviews, drew criticism from European observers who called for rule changes.
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- 01Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 80-73 in a game lasting nearly two and a half hours.
- 02European observers criticized the game's excessive length and frequent referee monitor reviews.
- 03Journalists called for rule changes, describing the match as a "marathon."
- 04The third quarter of the game reportedly lasted almost an hour.
- 05The extended playtime sparked debate about potential basketball rule adjustments.
Journalists and bloggers cited the excessive game length and numerous monitor consultations as problematic, with one noting the third quarter alone lasted nearly an hour.
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