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So I've been watching a number of NBA (National Basketball Association) games the last few weeks. Can someone explain to me why a 20 second timeout, generally takes +1.5 minutes from when the timeout is called to when the ball placed back into play. A full (1 minute) timeout takes upwards of +3 minutes. I don't really care, but being a literalist with a sweep second watch, why don't they just call it like it is  ?? "The Bulls are taking a full timeout, so we can peddle a bunch of high priced advertiser dollar faster car/closer shave/smell better/six pack abs stuff to you". The T-mobile commercials are alright. I don't have a clue what they're marketing, but the girls are hotties  jh
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Ever been to Pro (NFL,AFL) game and watched the players stand around while the TV commercials are broadcast?
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Ever been to Pro (NFL,AFL) game and watched the players stand around while the TV commercials are broadcast?
There's your answer. And it's not just professional sports, either. NCAA events on tv are subject to the same.
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New Tires
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Ticket sales don't build stadiums, race tracks, field houses or scholarships and pro salaries. TV advertising does.
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Second Wind
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Don't watch anymore. Then they can't run the country or anything else. Commercial sales are based on ratings.
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