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Old Fri Jun 09, 2017, 03:20pm
nolanjj68 nolanjj68 is offline
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Originally Posted by Camron Rust View Post
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.
Yes that is what I am getting at. Thanks for the clarification.