NBA referees will have a somewhat new addition starting on Saturday, November 1. They will now have a headset and earphone in addition to their whistles. All of this is a part of the NBA's continuous effort to make calls correctly and keep games flowing smoothly. This is the first part of a two-phase program designed to facilitate real-time communication between officials and the NBA Replay Centre. For the time being, every referee will have an earpiece attached to their outfit. Only during instant replay reviews and other clock stoppages—not during live play—will they unclip the gadget and put it in their ears. NBA officials will wear earpieces starting with Saturday's games in an effort to "improve game flow and enhance officiating accuracy," the league said on Friday. The Natio

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