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Originally Posted by twocentsworth
This is a classic example of the offensive team being penalized by not having the shot count/free throws awarded.
The offensive player gather the ball that preceding his normal shooting motion prior to being fouled.
I have a feeling this play will be in next years' Pre-Season Officiation Video as an example of incorrectly canceling a shot.
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Once again... gather does not equal shooting. It might, usually when going towards the basket, but it isn't automatic. In this case, he was going away from the basket.