block = jump ball?

[DownTownTonyBrown]

I have discovered that often during our discussions we argue both sides of a situation that we have been unable to adequately portray to all the readers.

Was the defensive contact momentary such that the shooter couldn't do a good job of shooting the ball but could immediately make another attempt for a try? Did the defender come down with his hand still firmly on the ball? Are the player now fighting for control of the ball and do we have a jump ball situation per part 1 of the rule? AP

Obviously (as Juulie pointed out), part two of the rule is to prevent a travel call - airborne shooter is coming back to the floor with the ball still in his hands - defense has done a good job to create this situation. AP

If however the offense has done a good job by not jumping, still has individual control of the ball, then let him shoot or drive or whatever.

Gotta see the whole play to make a good call here.