"(2) This was a backcourt throw-in, so the trail should have had at least part of a ten-second count, which can be taken off of the clock."
Well, with only 4 seconds left, most guys wouldn't be counting for the 10-second count.
"If there was no count whatsoever, then the score is tied 58-58, and team A gets to inbound the ball with 4.0 seconds left in the game."
I don't see how you could both COUNT the basket after the ball had been dribbled up court for at least 3 seconds (or more), PLUS inbound the ball with a full 4 seconds again. That simply doesn't make sense. You'd HAVE TO take at least some time off.
"Anyway, here's how it ended. The shot was counted good for two points which tied the game. The referee said that he had counted 4 seconds off in his head, so they played a second overtime period."
I think that was the right way to end it. Even if the ref wasn't really counting, it was best to SAY he had the count, the bucket was good, and go to OT. Of course, someone apparently missed his assignment to watch the last second shot (as far as where the feet started), but that's a different issue.
[This message has been edited by Todd VandenAkker (edited March 20, 2000).]
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