DoubleTap

Last night during DET/NY Game 3, the crew made a correct no-call on a backcourt play. We explained a similar play in 2023 where, on a loose ball play, momentum played a factor in a player crossing over into the back court. As stated in the rulebook, this same rule also applies to throw ins in the last two minutes of the 4th quarter and OT when a player who is receiving a throw in has momentum that takes him into the backcourt after he catches the pass.

Can someone explain to me how this was NOT called a backcourt violation by the Hawks? Look at the score! You can't make these officiating mistakes here!