Fan Interference with Breakway Layup

[BktBallRef]

Originally posted by Mark Dexter

What I might not do is charge the player with a technical foul - I don't know if I would give team B the chance for points in a case like this.

If you're not going to call a T, then what are you going to call?

[Oz Referee]

Just DQ them with no free throws - I'm not sure if it is in the rules, but this could come under the section that was discussed in a previous post about "situatitions not covered in the rule book".

[BktBallRef]

It doesn't work like that. We can't do things just because we want to, as this situation is covered by the rules. If you're going to eject them or fighting, then you have to call the necessary T fouls.

[Dave Brost]

Mark-
I understand your theory about not wanting to give free throws to team B becuase two Team A players were fighting. But isn't this the same as Team A coach swearing at the officials. I assume you would give him a "T". Either way, it is Unsportsmanlike Conduct. In both cases, what took place did not directly involve Team B, but rules say they will benefit from Team A's actions. Just a thought.

[eventnyc]

Under the "Basketball Rules Fundamentals" No. 7 reads.....The only infractions for which points are awarded are goaltending by the defense or basket interference at the opponent's basket. You can not award points in this instance.