Three-point attempt at clock expiration hits floor; bounces through basket

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Two. The thrown ball had no chance to enter the basket on its own prior to the deflection off the defender’s shoulder.

I may be wrong because I've never dealt with this specific question before, but I believe that the one and only time officials have to rule on whether or not a ball has a chance to go into basket is in regard to a try/goaltending.

I'm spitballing here by saying "one and only" but I'm sure that someone will correct me if I'm wrong and we'll all learn something.

In a slightly related topic, regarding released buzzer beating shots, officials will have to rule whether a throw is a try, or something else that's not a try.