In a game where I count down, I’m crucial to the thrill but never take a shot myself. What am I?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: expert
Hint: I create urgency in a game without being part of the action.
Answer
Shot Clock
Explanation
The shot clock is essential in basketball to limit the time a team has to attempt a shot.
This is a expert sports riddle — one of the harder riddles here. The answer is Shot Clock.
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