The #1 reason is to cut the length of the games to better fit television schedules. Too often games were running long, cutting into the next broadcast window. This will bring more structure to scheduling televised games.
it is estimated, this will reduce the average length of games by 20 minutes (from 3 1/2 hours to 3 hours 10 minutes).
it is estimated, this will reduce the average length of games by 20 minutes (from 3 1/2 hours to 3 hours 10 minutes).