Blazers/Celtics 6 on Floor

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Originally Posted by Kingsman1288

Here's what some SI writer said about the situation. Apparently the officials in that game "cheated".

Are NBA referees able to interpret right from wrong anymore? - Ian Thomsen - SI.com

Granted, the officials made a mistake, but this article might be one of the stupidest articles I've read in recent memory.


"They said you couldn't correct the play, which I still disagree with,'' said Celtics coach Doc Rivers. "But the problem was we called around, we called the league, and they didn't have the answer either.''

I also doubt that the Celtics were unable to get a direct answer from the league. Directly from the NBA Casebook:

300. At 9:19 of the fourth period, Team A inbounds the ball at midcourt following a timeout. Player A1 scores a successful field goal, and it is then discovered that Team B has six players on the court. How is the play administered?

The field goal by Player A1 shall count, and a technical foul is called on Team B for not having five (5) players on the court when play begins. Following the free throw attempt, the ball shall be awarded to Team B on the baseline.

RULE 12A - SECTION III - c