10-5-2
The head coach and assistant coach(es) must remain seated on the bench at all times while the clock is running or is stopped to:
b. Attend an injured player when beckoned onto the court by an official.
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Would the official be "justified" in giving a "T" for the coach entering the court? Yes.
Is it in the spirit of the game? NO, unless it interfered with the conclusion of this play, prior to the official's whistle or "beckoning".
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