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Dr. James Naismith creates the game of basket ball, then it was two words.
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The free throw line was moved from 20 to 15 feet.
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The point value of a field goal is changed from 3 points to 2.
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Free throw points is changed from 3 points to 1.
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Was the year the first professional game took place in Trenton, New Jersey.
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Players who commit 4 person fouls aren’t disqualified from the game.
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The last team to touch the ball the, the other team is awarded the throw in.
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The spelling of the sport is changed to one word, basketball.
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Passaic High School in New Jersey set a national record for boys with 159 consecutive wins.
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The BBA outlaws zone defense.
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The NBA widens the foul lane from 12-16.
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The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame opens in Springfield Mass.
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The NBA expands to 18 when they add New Orleans Jazz.
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The NBA adds a third ref.
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The NBA adopts the 3 point line.
