NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sees technology as the key to resolving the league’s replay review problems. Fans and players often criticize referee decisions and the correction system during playoffs. LeBron James being denied a crucial three-pointer against the Timberwolves is still fresh in our minds. Such blunders aren’t new to the sport. So, a decisive reform has been in demand for the longest time. Moreover, the complaints about lengthy review sessions have also been a matter of concern. So, Adam Silver has come up with a brand new strategy.

The Board of Governors approved the expansion of replay rules for out-of-bounds calls. Adam Silver and his team announced this and will discuss further details later. This means the referees will have more access to instant replays, which can help them make informed decisions, which is the main demand here. To access these replays, officials must activate triggers such as on-court altercations, flagrant fouls, and out-of-bounds plays.

“Under the new rule, if an instant replay of an out-of-bounds violation is triggered by a Coach’s Challenge, the on-court officials and Replay Center will be able to review the video to determine whether a foul proximate to the violation should have been called.” You could call this the gist of the entire conversation. Considering the match between the Mavs and the Timberwolves last season, Silver and the squad have tried to paint a picture. They mentioned Dallas’ challenge would’ve failed under the new rule. Well, the damage was done, so this new rule is bound to fix such issues.

Adam Silver’s decision to finally listen to the coaches’ plea is visible. Steve Kerr & NBA Coaches previously expressed their frustration on these calls. Moreover, frequent reviews like these extend the duration of the game, which can frustrate fans. Therefore, a thin air of skepticism also envelopes the new rule. Meanwhile, another fateful match might have been the epicenter of the changes. Let’s find out.

Thanks to the Mavs vs Warriors game that got Adam Silver to reform the out-of-bound replay rules

Stephen Curry‘s heroics could save the Golden State Warriors from the Mavericks. With Luka Doncic hitting a crucial basket Dallas’ seven-point lead with 44.5 seconds left was a done deal. The Baby-Face Assassin’s remarkable 57 points weren’t enough to save the Dubs from losing 134-132 against the Mavs. However, when the replays showed the footage, they narrated a different story.

The footage suggested that the ball had gone out of bounds off Kristaps Porzingis before Doncic’s shot. This detail could’ve changed the outcome if the Warriors had been able to challenge the call. The Dubs coach Steve Kerr wanted to challenge the play. However, NBA rules prevented him from challenging the play since the officials didn’t initially call it “out of bounds.” Such errors have been a repeated eyesore for the coaches and players, and thus Adam Silver ultimately brought out the rule. Meanwhile, several factors will influence the decision before the verdict is given. This means careful observation will become mandatory.

With an expansion in the out-of-bounds replay rules, Adam Silver has risked the American wrath. But his move has been for the sake of the quality of the games. A fair decision for a team has been a priority. Hopefully, fans will understand the rule and the thoughts that have gone into it. The upcoming season will bear witness to the expanded rule and let’s see what visible changes are seen.