In the original post, it is clearly stated that the ball was knocked loose by the slap by B1. Although the ball never hit the floor, control by A1 ended (holding or dribbling a live ball inbounds), therefore, no travel. Control, not contact, determines the call. For instance, if B1 contacted the ball but didn't knock it loose and didn't prevent it from being released, and A1 returned to the floor, travel is the call. IMHO, if B1 knocked it loose and A1 juggled the ball while trying to get it back, without the ball hitting the floor, and even took a couple of steps while juggling, you have nothing because original control had ended. If he/she is not holding or dribbling a live ball inbounds, he/she does not have control.
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