Blazers/Celtics 6 on Floor

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Originally Posted by btaylor64

I'm not understanding this???? How do you guys think the refs got this play wrong?

Also, the NBA rulebook states that the onus is on the coach and the team to provide 5 players, no more no less, on the floor at the time the ball becomes alive.

I'm not sure anyone is arguing that they got this play wrong? Ultimately, in all three codes (NF, NCAA, NBA), the onus is on the coach and team to have 5 players on the court. Should we as officials allow more or less though? Absolutely not.