NBA: Sacramento vs Memphis - 0.3 Second Shot (Video)

[dahoopref]

Is this a "Tap" for a try for goal?

It's not my "definition" but that's why I'd like input from my peers here.



The NBA replay system at work:

Last Second Field Goal: Kings @ Grizzlies | NBA Official

[zm1283]

That is not a tap in my opinion. The NBA may have a different definition on what a tap is though.

[ballgame99]

Great shot on a terrible pass. Count it, and get out of there. That's a tip in my book.

[Raymond]

That's a catch and shoot, IMO; waving it off in my games.

Without replay, definitely one where a crew would have to get together to gather all the information.

[bob jenkins]

In the NBA, you can catch-and-shoot with .3 seconds, I think.

[walt]

A couple of years ago, the NBA changed there rule to no catch and try with 0.2 or less.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

In the NBA, you can catch-and-shoot with .3 seconds, I think.

That's what I was figuring. I'm sure APG will be along at some point to give us the NBA rule.

[CNYREF]

Why is the lead signaling basket good. Is nba different? Always opposite table side correct?

[walt]

According to the NBA rule book, "The only type of field goal that may be scored if the game clock and shot clock are at :00.2 or :00.1 is a "tip-in" or "high lob."" That is from the 2013-2014 NBA Rule Book.

[jeremy341a]

Don't know about NBA but under NFHS not good. That is a catch not a tap.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by CNYREF

Why is the lead signaling basket good. Is nba different? Always opposite table side correct?

Again, it depends on your area and specific mechanics. Here, HS is trail. NCAAW is opposite.

[Kansas Ref]

'score the basket" is what I have.

Originally Posted by CNYREF

Why is the lead signaling basket good. Is nba different? Always opposite table side correct?

He's not, he's giving information to Trail that he has a good bucket. Under NBA rules the tableside Slot or Trail official has last shot responsibilities. You can see the tableside official count the basket to the table at :08.

Plus the Lead is Monty McCutchen so he does what he wants.

[APG]

NBA rules allow a catch and shoot with .3 seconds on the clock...less than that it must be a tip or a dunk (right at the rim).

As for last second shot, it depends on the situation. But in this play, the trail (doesn't matter if he was tableside or opposite) would have the call.

Here's the NBA rule, from Comments on the Rules, page 61:

L. EXPIRATION OF TIME

NO LESS THAN :00.3 must expire on the game clock and shot clock when a ball is thrown inbounds and then hit instantly out-of-bounds. If less than :00.3 expires in such a situation, the timer will be instructed to deduct AT LEAST :00.3 from the game clock and shot clock. If, in the judgment of the official, the play took longer than :00.3, he will instruct the timer to deduct more time. If :00.3 or less remain on the game clock when this situation occurs, the period is over. If :00.3 or less remain on the shot clock when this situation occurs, a shot clock violation is called.

The game clock and shot clock must show :00.3 or more in order for a player to secure possession of the ball on a rebound or throw-in to attempt a field goal. Instant replay shall be utilized if the basket is successful on this type of play and the game clock runs to 0:00 or the shot clock expires on a made basket and the officials are not reasonably certain that the ball was released prior to the expiration of the shot clock. The only type of field goal which may
be scored if the game clock and shot clock are at :00.2 or :00.1 is a “tip-in” or “high lob.” A “tip-in” is defined as any action in which the ball is deflected, not controlled, by a player and then enters the basket ring. This type of action shall be deemed legal if :00.1 or more remains in a period.

A “high lob” is defined as a pass which is tipped by an offensive player while in midair, and is followed instantaneously by a field goal attempt. If the reception of the pass and the subsequent “slam dunk” is immediately adjacent to the basket ring, this type of action shall be deemed legal if :00.1 or more remains in a period. However, if the “high lob” attempt is a distance from the basket ring whereby the ball must be controlled in mid-air, either one-handed or two-handed, a minimum of :00.3 is necessary for a field goal to score if successful. Instant replay would NOT be used if the play starts with :00.2 or :00.1 on the game clock or shot clock.

NO LESS than :00.3 must expire on the game clock when a player secures possession of an unsuccessful free throw attempt and immediately requests a timeout. If LESS than :00.3 expires in such a circumstance, the time on the game clock shall be reduced by at least :00.3. Therefore, if :00.3 OR LESS remain on the game clock when the above situation exists, and a player requests a timeout upon securing possession of the ball, the period is over.

During ANY regular or 20-second timeout taken during the FINAL minute of ANY period, the crew chief must meet with his fellow officials to discuss possible timing scenarios, fouls being taken if either team is under the penalty limit, number of timeouts, assistance by all officials on 3-point field goal attempts, rotation or away-from-the play foul.

Regardless of when the horn or red light operates to signify the end of period, the officials (as aided by instant replay, if required) will ultimately make the final decision whether to allow or disallow a successful field goal. THE CREW CHIEF MUST TAKE CHARGE OF THE SITUATION.