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I'm not sure how the net first came into the game but I've heard a couple good reasons for it which I'll share: 1. It helps determine if a shot was made. You know the term, "nothin but net" If there was no net and a ref didn't have a good view then it might look like an "airball" 2. The net also substantially slows down the ball coming through the hoop to avoid it from screamin through and off the court or hitting a player below the basket.

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The net is there for a couple purposes. First, it makes it much easier to see when the ball has gone through the hoop. Second, it slows the ball as it goes through the hoop, reducing wear and tear on the ball.

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So the ball goes down straight down instead of all over the baseline .

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because if someone gets a swish then they would know if they missed it because the noise hitting the net would make a swishing sound.

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