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Originally posted by Ballen
I was careful to talk with the table and set up help in the event the horn didn't work as time expired. Do you do this? The clock person is responsible for watching time expire and the book person watches the shooter. Trail is responsible for the play. In any event the horn worked and we didn't need the help.
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The table crew are considered game officials and it is acceptable to do what you did. However, I think it looks better to decide the last second shot on the court. At that 8-second timeout, get together with your partner to go over game ending scenarios.
To me, having the horn blow a the same time the ball is released and then running to the table to sort it all out just does not look good and would appear that the officials are not doing their job.
Just my opinion and I fully expect that some may not agree.