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					Originally Posted by  Mark Padgett
					 
				 
				To be considered a "try", the ball does not have to hit the backboard or rim.  The only qualification is that, in the opinion of the official, it was a legitimate try for goal. 
 
Definitely, one of the most misunderstood rules.  Right BillyBob, er, I mean BillyMac? 
			
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 Yep, and the flip side of this is 99% of the time when it hits the backboard or rim, it's considered a try regardless of the player's intent.