In fact, as you can see, the percentage of wrong calls …
The percentage of wrong calls in basketball games has decreased in recent years. In the 2021-22 season, approximately 7.6% of calls were incorrect, while the current rate is around 5%. Although the error rate remains a concern, the improvement indicates progress in officiating accuracy.
- ▪The percentage of wrong calls in basketball has decreased from 7.6% to around 5%.
- ▪This change reflects a significant improvement in officiating accuracy over recent seasons.
- ▪Despite the reduction, a 5% error rate still presents a challenge for the sport.
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