Missed Violation (game 6 in Philly)

[Adam]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Negative...15 is the new "magic" number for 8 second violation as they changed the way the shot clock counts down initially...last year, a fresh 24 clock really meant 24.9 seconds...this year, with the rule change mandating tenths of a second show with 5 or less on the shot clock, they changed the clock so that when it counts down initially, it shows 23 right away. With that change, the magic number had to be changed from 16 to 15 to allow a full 8 seconds to advance the ball.

That explains why it's not a violation when he's at the 3 pt line in the backcourt. But the clock hits 15 before he gets the 3rd point across.

[APG]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

That explains why it's not a violation when he's at the 3 pt line in the backcourt. But the clock hits 15 before he gets the 3rd point across.

Which is why I said it was technically a violation. I was just addressing why it's a violation at 15 rather than 16 (which is was last year).

[tmagan]

You want another violation: There was a lane violation on the last free throw by Philadelphia on Asik's last free throw in the final seconds.

[APG]

Originally Posted by tmagan

You want another violation: There was a lane violation on the last free throw by Philadelphia on Asik's last free throw in the final seconds.

That's not a violation (on the guy entering in from outside the 3 point lane) that's going to be call regardless...unless maybe if the player got the rebound...maybe.

[tmagan]

I'm referring to the Philly player on the far side of the court on the outer free throw block nearest the shooter. Admittedly hair-splitting and I wouldn't have called it.

[APG]

Originally Posted by tmagan

I'm referring to the Philly player on the far side of the court on the outer free throw block nearest the shooter. Admittedly hair-splitting and I wouldn't have called it.

That is hair-splitting to the n'th degree...the 8 second play looks clear and obvious compared to that.