Bulls/Cavs- changed call?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by tref

I disagree Nevada. The rules are written the same in all 3 codes. They use different words that mean essentially the same thing. The NBA uses "gather" & that is by far the best definition.

I think we should find a reason to put them on the line as opposed to looking for reasons to say "nice try, but take it out & try again."

JMO

You are certainly entitled to your opinion of that particular play and if our judgment differs that's no big deal.

However, you are not correct about the rules for all three codes being written the same. Simply ending the dribble by gathering the ball does not begin the act of shooting at the NFHS or NCAA levels.
The NBA also has something about "upward movement" iirc, but I'm no expert on the rules at that level, yet I can tell you with certainty that they don't match the other two levels.

Even more importantly the interpretation of the written rules differs at the NFHS and NCAA levels. So how these plays are commonly called is vastly different.

[tref]

I respect that!
But as I sit here looking at the continuous motion rule in all three books, it still means the same thing at all levels to me.

IMO, A1 driving to the basket below the FT line extended, picks up their dribblle & illegal contact occurs. If they dont pass or request a TO & continue with the shot, I like to put em on the line.

[Nevadaref]

Please try something for me and see if it gives you pause to think about your current position. Instead of looking at the definition of continuous motion focus upon the definition of "act of shooting," particularly how it begins. See if there is any discernible difference there amongst the codes.