Geoff takes us through what he (and many other people) feel is a flaw in the rules of basketball, and a possible solution that was first implemented by a new league in 2018. The Elam Ending is designed to eliminate the incentive for teams trailing on the scoreboard to constantly, intentionally foul the leading team, making for a more consistent and fun game to watch.
This GameTek Classic was recorded in 2018; since then, the NBA used the Elam Ending for the 2020 All-Star Game, although they added 24 points (in honor of Kobe Bryant) and played the entire fourth quarter without a clock. The trailing team won.
Read an interview with Nick Elam.
Watch a couple of examples of the Elam Ending in action: the end of the 2019 Basketball Tournament semifinals, and the end of the aforementioned 2020 NBA All-Star Game.
Ludology 289 - Cat's Got Your Tongue
Ludology 288 - From the Console to the Tabletop
Ludology 287 - Culture Vultures
Ludology 287 - Comfy and Cozy Designs
GameTek Classic 285.5 - The Sweet Spot
Ludology 285 - Unmatched Making
Biography of a Board Game 284.5 - Chill: Black Morn Manor and Betrayal at House on the Hill
Ludology 284 - Spenser is Missing!
GameTek Classic 283.5 - Blue
Ludology 283 - Tools of the Trade
Biography of a Board Game Classic 282.5 - Cluedo
Ludology 282 - The Art of Marketing Yourself
GameTek Classic 281.5 - FPS FTW Part 2
Ludology 281 - I Like Big Games and I Cannot Lie
Biography of a Board Game 280.5 - Kill Dr. Lucky
Ludology 280 - Refuse to Leave the Room
GameTek Classic 279.5 - FPS FTW
Ludology 279 - Two Princes
Biography of a Board Game Classic 278.5 - Agricola
Ludology 278 - Everyone's a Critic
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