FIBA - Article - 5.2
FIBA - Article - 5.2
Heading: Players: Injury and assistance
"If the ball is live when an injury occurs, the referee shall not blow the whistle until the team in control of the ball has shot for a goal, lost control of the ball, withheld the ball from play or the ball has become dead, unless neither team shall be placed at a disadvantage. If it is necessary to protect an injured player, the referees may stop the game immediately."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
Source & Governing Body Reference
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