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No one can expect 5 guys to give their all for 48 minutes (i.e. jumping as high as they can for every rebound, sprinting up and down the floor, diving for loose balls, etc.) without showing some fatigue. Thus, the subs allow the starters to regain their stamina, strength, and breath.
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