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Originally posted by dhodges007
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Originally posted by Oz Referee
I have a problem with both giving the basket, and calling a T for several reasons:
1. The player might have missed the basket. (Or the shot clock expired, or an off the ball foul, or a myriad of other possibilites).
2. Can you guarentee that the spectator was supporting Team B? Here are some other possibilities:
i) Has personal grudge against that player
ii) Was drunk/high/just not-quite right in the head
iii) Doesn't follow Team B, but supports Team C which needs Team A to lose to make the finals.
iv) Supports Team A and hopes that the refs will grant the basket/call a T.
IMHO I believe the only action that could be taken, within the rules, is to stop play, reset the shot clock and grant a throw in to Team A. At this point it would probably be a good idea to explain your ruling to both coaches. Have the spectator removed, eithered by court management, or by security/police.
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If he/she is on a break away...how would the shot clock expire?
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Well, how about this:
Team A inbounds ball in back court, Team B is pressing. B2 knocks ball out after TeamA has reached an 8 count in the backcourt. If this happens three times, then the shot clock would be down to anything from 10 or less. Team A breaks the press, has a fast break...etc...etc
I know it is improbable, but it is possible.
Sun Dec 02, 2001, 03:58pm
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