As with officials in any game their purpose it to make sure the rules of the game are understood and followed by the players.
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∙ 2009-10-21 19:02:14A game of regulation basketball has two officials.
the time keeper
the time keeper
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Yes, a typical organized game of basketball has 2 or 3 officials, or more commonly referred to as referees. They call fouls or violations on players and administer the game.
at the sideline
Basketball officials are called referees. In the NBA there are three referees assigned to each game. One referee is referred to as the Lead or Head Referee.