Advantage/disadvantage and stopping the clock

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Early in the 1st Q, A1 in the back court throws a pass to A2 for a wide open layup. As A1 releases the pass B1 tries to block it and slaps A1's non-throwing arm. No foul.

Late in the 4th Q with A ahead by 5, 20 seconds left. A1 in the back court throws a pass to A2 for a wide open layup. As A1 releases the pass B1 tries to block it and slaps A1's non-throwing arm. What's your call?

If I had already set the precedent for it being a no call, then it's a no call. Game situation (points, time, etc.) is irrelevant.