Can you guess what happened on this date in 1954 to change how the NBA game was played?

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Something happened on Oct.30, 1954 in a contest between the Rochester Royals and Boston Celtics that changed how the NBA game was played. Can you guess what it was?
 

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Shot clock is correct. The Royals beat the Celtics, 98-95. All four starting guards in that game were elected to the Hall of Fame. Bob Cousy, Bill Sharman, Bob Davies and Bobby Wanzer.
 

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1954/55: Playing in the new Rochester War Memorial the Royals would fell the negative effect of the new 24-second NBA shot clock, as they were no longer able to play their slow defensive posting a losing record for the first time in franchise history at 29-43. Despite their poor record the Royals would make the playoffs by finishing in 3rd place, where they would be beaten by the Minneapolis Lakers in a 3-game series. Following the season Owner Les Harrison would step down as Coach, handing the reigns over to Bobby Wanzer, while the Royals other 2 stars Bob Davies would retire and Arnie Risen was traded to the Boston Celtics.

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Also correct!

ps- Hit 70% on NBA over/unders before the shot clock was implemented.
 

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Good answer Jay, but I don't think the 3-point line came until at least 1955
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both were a little before my time i was shooting in the dark with my first reply and then i did some research to confirm the answer.
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