FIBA - Article - 16.2.2
FIBA - Article - 16.2.2
Heading: Goal: When made and its value Sub Heading: Rule
"If a player accidentally scores a goal in the player's own basket, the goal counts 2 points and shall be entered on the scoresheet as having been scored by the captain of the opponents' team on the court."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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