FIBA - Article - 47.5
FIBA - Article - 47.5
Heading: Referees: Duties and powers
"If a referee is injured or for any other reason cannot continue to perform the referee’s duties within 5 minutes of the incident, the game shall be resumed. The remaining referee(s) shall officiate for the remainder of the game alone unless there is the possibility of replacing the injured referee with a qualified substitute referee. After consulting the commissioner, if present, the remaining referee(s) shall decide upon the possible replacement."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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