National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
New technology to virtually light up 3-point line on ABC
Updated
Mar. 4, 2020 3:35 p.m. ET
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BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) The 3-point line will virtually light up during Saturday prime-time NBA broadcasts on ABC this season.
ESPN said Thursday that it is using new technology to show viewers when a player attempts a jumper from beyond the 3-point arc. ''ESPN Virtual 3'' will debut for Saturday's matchup between the Cavaliers and Spurs.
For a made 3-pointer, the line will briefly remain lit up. For a miss, the illumination will end immediately.
Senior coordinating producer Tim Corrigan says ''it will give viewers instant clarity on whether a 3-point shot has been attempted, which hasn't been consistently evident during a live telecast.''
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