Mavs-Sixers game delayed due to rim issue / News - Basketnews.com

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An issue with one of the rims caused a 45-minute delay in the first quarter of the Dallas Mavericks' home game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.

After Luka Doncic made a 3-pointer, he pointed to the referees that the rim appeared to be crooked. A new basket and backboard were brought in with 6:03 left in the opening period.

Following a 40-minute stoppage, the teams received five minutes to warm up before the game resumed.

When play was halted, the 76ers led the Mavericks 19-17.

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