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February 2010 Basketball Statistics Case Study Conclusion

"... A1 shoots a FTA and the shot hits the rim and bounces on it. A2 goes up and dunks the ball while the ball still is on or above the rim ...

And which is the statistical rule in the case A2 converts the basket after the ball has bounced to the side and it is obvious A1’ shot will not be successful.

What is the statistical registration according to the eBA Basketball Statistics Analysis System in each one of the given situations, including the type of the registration ( forced, unforced, neutral, etc...) ... ?"

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Conclusion:
eBA System Statistics Fundamentals:
Don't charge a player for a shot from the free-throw line determined by the illegal actions of himself, or any teammates or opponents except when the shot results in a FTM .

Rule Interpretation:
- in the first case, since the free throw does not end until it is certain that the shot will not be successful, the interference was on A1’ shot.
- in the second case, since A1’ shot obviously had missed the game goes on.

eBA Basketball Statistical Registration:
- in the first case, an interference on A1’ shot. Do not charge A1 with a FTA. Do not charge A2 with a FGA . Do not credit A2 with an offensive rebound, but do charge A2 with an UNFORCED turnover.
- in the second case, charge A1 with a FTA missed. Credit A2 with an offensive rebound and a FGM, and charge a FGA.

This Case Study was presented as every 10th. day of each month, on February 10th, 2010 in our eBA Portal: were sent 521 answers, and 34 totally correct, that's means including all the options, registrations and qualifications.

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