Thank God This Didn't Happen In My Game

[Freddy]

There's a rule that seems to addresses the situation:
4-5-4: If by mistake the officials permit a team to go the wrong direction,
when discovered all points scored, fouls committed, and time consumed shall
count as if each team had gone the proper direction. Play shall resume with each team going the proper direction based on bench location.
Does that do it?

[Adam]

That's it. Thanks, Freddy. I was thinking it was a case play, but the rule addresses it pretty clearly.

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

That's it. Thanks, Freddy. I was thinking it was a case play, but the rule addresses it pretty clearly.

Snaqs, your mention of a casebook citation led me to this, which is seemingly applicable to the point:
5.2.1 SITUATION F: During the pregame practice period, the visiting team properly uses the east goal and the home team the west goal. The officials, by mistake, allow the jumpers to face the wrong direction to start the game. Several baskets are scored before it is recognized that both teams are throwing the ball into the opponent’s basket. RULING: All points scored count as if the teams had gone the right direction and scored in their own basket. Once the mistake is recognized, play shall continue with each team attempting to score in its own basket. (4-5-4)

[Adam]

Ah, I quit looking when you posted the rule. Thanks again. Wish they would have numbered these the same.

[Back In The Saddle]

Yep, if everybody goes the wrong direction you stop them, point everybody in the proper direction, and carry on from there. If a single player or just a couple players go the wrong direction, handle this as shooting at the wrong basket. If this latter case were the case in the OP, the OP's answer would be correct.