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Originally Posted by nolanjj68
Ok I stand corrected on the scenario where a foul is occurring. But take that away, no foul occurring, if the ball just bounces off someone and goes in the basket (as Billy Mac's example illustrated), that basket should be counted and intent does not matter.
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A live ball that goes in the basket always counts (with one exception). Perhaps that is what you're getting at.
However, a ball that bounces off someone (or the floor) and into the basket isn't a try (at least not anymore). As such, the possibility of a delayed dead ball is over. That is not only for fouls but includes expiration of time (game clock or, when relevant, shot clock).
So, unless an intended try is in progress, no shot can be scored if the event occurs before the ball goes in the basket.
All that said, if there is any doubt as to whether it is a try or not, it IS a try.