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Originally Posted by DrPete
When you are this late in the game, 8 seconds as in this OP, why not just let the clock run, (give the throw in team a good 3 seconds to retrieve the ball, and 5 more seconds to throw the ball in), ......... and before you know it the game is over. No need to bother with technicals or delay of game warnings, etc.
The offending team is penalized by letting the clock run (like in football near the end of the game when certain penalties on the offense result in time coming off the clock).
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Because its incorrect and above all else allows the team that launched the ball into the stands to benefit. if the book says they earned a T, then give them a T. if you dont call it than you are deciding the out come of the game and not the players