FIBA - Article - 18.2.8
FIBA - Article - 18.2.8
Heading: Time-out Sub Heading: Rule
"A time-out shall not be permitted to the scoring team when the game clock shows 2:00 minutes or less in the fourth quarter and in each overtime and, following a successful goal unless a referee has interrupted the game."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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