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I'm pretty sure I'm going to be in the minority but I just didn't like the 4th quarter. I like the idea of a target score, but it just turned into a free throw contest. The final half of the 4th was all fouls, players arguing with the refs, and replay reviews. I appreciate that both teams played hard and it wasn't a no defense slamfest, but it was just kind of boring. Not to mention completely anticlimactic with the win coming on a free throw.
You are definitely in the minority. You never see the guys actually compete and play defense in the 4th quarter in an all-star game. It was like a playoff game essentially. I don't think they play that hard in 90 percent of regular season games. As far as the arguing, that was probably a little more than normal because refs aren't going to call technicals or eject anyone in the all-star game. Maybe if this format continues the Refs will get more strict.
As far as game ending on a free throw, tons of games have essentially ended on a free throw with a clock. Give me ending on a free throw over "hack a Shaq" every time. Although, I would not be against playground rules on game-winning point. If you are fouled and your team is within 2 points of target score, no free throws you get the ball and take it out.
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