Play clock and game clock ar the same.

[SE Minnestoa Re]

In HFHS, where the referee sets the clock with a whistle, this should never be an issue. An experienced referee will never pop his whistle with 25 seconds on the clock. 24 or 26, yes--but not 15

[Rich]

Originally Posted by SE Minnestoa Re

In HFHS, where the referee sets the clock with a whistle, this should never be an issue. An experienced referee will never pop his whistle with 25 seconds on the clock. 24 or 26, yes--but not 15

However, if the previous play included a major clock stopper and the operator stops the clock at 25.0, there's no choice for the referee.

And an experienced referee would never "pop" on a running clock at 26 seconds. He'd hesitate and wait until it was just under 25.