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NBA to Potentially Change Stat Ruling on End-of-Quarter Heave Shots

Josh Giddey nails a half-court shot in the Bulls' 119-117 win over the Lakers on March 27. | Jeff Haynes/NBAE

NBA players passing up a last-second heave at the end of a quarter just to preserve their field-goal percentage might become a thing of the past.

The NBA announced Saturday that an unsuccessful end-of-period "heave" will be recorded as a team missed field-goal attempt instead of an individual missed field-goal attempt during 2025 Summer League when three pieces of criteria are met:

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