Fun With Two Or Three Points ...

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by ilyazhito

Why does it count for three points then, if it is not a try? It is an attempt to score, from behind the 3 point line.

As Camron stated, a try has a specific definition. When the defense shoots into the wrong basket, it is not a try by definition, but it still counts as 2 points.

If a player throws a baseball pass and is fouled, the ball is dead immediately and if it goes through the basket it does not count as a goal. If a player attempts a try and is fouled, the ball is not dead, and if it goes through the basket it counts as a goal.