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Originally Posted by SC Official
The game doesn’t start with the free throws when there is a pregame technical foul?
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Since the game hasn't started I guess that any points scored from the technical foul free throws don't count. Just like any points scored during the warmup layup lines don't count.
Seriously, the game started when the ball became live, when it's at the disposal of the free thrower for the first free throw for the technical foul.
Designated starter A-5 has to sit a tick.
Also, while I wouldn't grant a request for timeout before the ball became live when the tossed ball leaves the official’s hand during a "normal" jump ball "start" (game, or overtime), I would grant a request for a timeout in rfp's situation after the ball became live when it's at the disposal of the free thrower for the free throws for the technical foul (depending on who requests it, and when it's requested).