Pace is up nearly 5 possessions per 48 min and scoring is up 7 ppg to over 113 ppg. Could just be a hot streak, but the offensive rebound shot clock change seems to be having a significant effect. https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_stats.html
IMO, the new offensive rebound shot clock is one of the best rule changes ever. Should have been changed 40 years ago. I'll reserve judgement on freedom of movement. Maybe they will loosen it up a bit as the season progresses. Kind of like breaking in a new pair of shoes.
Feels like an overall nerf to defense in general. Be interested to see if it carries over to post all star break and into the playoffs.
