Grant time-out or not? (FIBA Rules)
Got a question for you guys from one of my games.
During the last two minutes of the game, Team A has requested substitution, and the player is sitting ready at the substitution bench.
Team A then scores a basket, which does not create a substitution opportunity for them (only if Team B scores).
However, by mistake, the table blows the horn and the ref's blow their whistle - thinking that the other team might have asked for a time-out.
After not allowing the substitution, the coach of Team A then requests a time out.
Should this time out be granted?
If the officials had done their job correct, he could not get the time-out, but should he now be allowed in this case, or can the mistake by the officials be disregarded, and should we continue without time-out and substitution?
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