[hilltoppanther]

Scenario,

Team A ties the game with a 2-point field goal as time expires. Team A's shooter was fouled in the act of shooting and is awarded a free throw.

The officials huddle, without the luxury of video replay, and determine to put .3 seconds back on the clock.

Team A's player makes the free throw. For some reason, the clock operator starts the clock and the game clock shows 00:00. Team A's bench rushes the floor to congratulate shooter.

The Officials huddle very briefly and determine that it should be a bench technical on Team A for leaving the bench. Let me remind you, the clock shows 00:00. Team A just had an emotional come from behind (what appeared to be a win). And celebrated when the clock showed 00:00.

Team B makes 1 of the 2 free throws to force overtime. Team A prevailed in OT so no sour grapes, just would like to know if the officials interpreted that correctly.

My thoughts are, clock said 00:00. Bring both coaches together, explain that the clock expired, therefore no technical. Inform clock operator of the rules of the game. Put .3 back on the clock and resume the game.