Article 8

Playing time, tied score and overtime

8-1Statement

An interval of play starts

20 minutes before the game is scheduled to start.
when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter or any overtime, except the last one. When the backboard is equipped with red lighting around its perimeter, the lighting takes precedence over the game clock signal sound.

8-2Example

B1 is charged with a personal foul committed against A1 in the

(a) unsuccessful
(b) successful act of shooting before the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter.

Interpretation

The referees shall consult each other immediately and determine whether B1’s foul occurred before the game clock signal sounded for the end of the quarter. If they decide that B1’s foul occurred before the game clock signal sounded, B1 shall be charged with a personal foul. In

(a) A1 shall attempt 2 free throws.
(b) A1’s goal shall count. A1 shall attempt 1 free throw. The game clock shall be reset to the time remaining when the foul occurred. The game shall be resumed as after any last free throw. If the referees decide that B1’s foul occurred after the game clock signal sounded, the foul shall be disregarded. The goal, if made, shall not count.

8-3Example

A1 attempts a shot for a 3-point goal. The ball is in the air when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the game. After the signal, B1 fouls A1 who is still airborne. The ball enters the basket.

Interpretation

A1 shall be awarded 3 points. B1’s foul against A1 shall be disregarded as it occurred after the end of playing time, unless B1’s foul meets the criteria of a flagrant or disqualifying foul and there is a quarter or overtime to follow.