is it really so difficult to explain?
Ban, I think this system was developed during that NBA period when there was no jump ball to start the game. I think at the time the start was decided by a coin flip as to which team would start the game on an inbound play. The rule was changed back to the jump ball start a number of years ago. I think HAT's current strategy is to play to win the first half and if it doesn't win, he then plays the second half to win. River just plays the first half.