Timeouts & Challenges: Any Time or Late?

kq76 · 05-20-2026, 05:26 PM

In your opinion, does any time of a game matter just as much as any other time of a game, or does the end of the game matter more? Does the answer change if you're talking about timeouts vs challenges?

I used to think the former and I maybe still do, but the more I get into leverage situations the more I lean to the latter even after factoring in that you might not use them at all if you hold onto them.

I almost made a post about this when Kenny Atkinson after the Cavs-Raptors game 6 said he likes to use challenges asap, but now that he's said the opposite about timeouts after the Cavs-Knicks game 1 I had to.

Cod · 05-20-2026, 10:42 PM

There are too many factors to consider beyond the options provided. Also, my answer would be different depending on the sport.

View Poll Results: Challenges & Timeouts: Should they be used asap or saved for the late game?
Challenges: use them asap	0	0%
Challenges: save them for the late game	1	100.00%
Timeouts: use them asap	0	0%
Timeouts: save them for the late game	1	100.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 1. You may not vote on this poll

05-20-2026, 05:26 PM	#1
kq76 Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 12,060	Timeouts & Challenges: Any Time or Late? In your opinion, does any time of a game matter just as much as any other time of a game, or does the end of the game matter more? Does the answer change if you're talking about timeouts vs challenges? I used to think the former and I maybe still do, but the more I get into leverage situations the more I lean to the latter even after factoring in that you might not use them at all if you hold onto them. I almost made a post about this when Kenny Atkinson after the Cavs-Raptors game 6 said he likes to use challenges asap, but now that he's said the opposite about timeouts after the Cavs-Knicks game 1 I had to. __________________ My OOTP Wishlist \| My FAQ List OOTP Wiki \| Your Recommended Team Nicknames, By City (A Crowdsourced Project) For Beta/Devs: Full screen (1920x1080)

05-20-2026, 10:42 PM	#2
Cod All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,177	There are too many factors to consider beyond the options provided. Also, my answer would be different depending on the sport.