IN THE BACKCOURT...

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I officiate basketball and I during dinner tonight, I was asked these two questions regarding backcourt play. Please let me know if I am correct...

(1) Question: Team A is in the backcourt trying to break Team B's full court pressure. Player for Team A, while behind Team B's 3-pt. line, throws a cross-court pass, that hits the rim of Team B's basket and falls in. How many points does Team B get for the Team A's mistake.

My answer: 2 points. Even though the Team A Player was behind Team B's 3-pt. line, the line is only in effect on Team B's side of the court, when Team B has possesion. Am I right? And do you all follow?

Question # 2: Same scenario, except this time, during Team A's cross-court pass behind Team B's 3-pt. line, a defender for Team B deflects the pass BEHIND HIS OWN 3-pt. line and miraculously falls in. How many points are awarded for Team B?

My answer: Not really knowing, I said 3 points. I am second-guessing myself now, because Team B did not have possession of the ball, it was just a deflection. What do you all think?

I'll appreciate any feedback.... Thanks

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