FIBA - Article - 20.1
FIBA - Article - 20.1
Heading: Game lost by forfeit Sub Heading: Rule
"A team shall lose the game by forfeit if:
The team is not present or is unable to field 5 players ready to play 15 minutes after the game is scheduled to start.
Its actions prevent the game from being played.
It refuses to play after being instructed to do so by the crew chief."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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