To make sure the players don't hold to the ball for more then 24 sec.
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∙ 11y agoIf the shot is thrown before the clock ends, the point is scored. If the shot is thrown after the clock stops, it is not counted.
The shot clock.
Starts with possession of jump-ball to start game
Generally 15 minutes
19-18
the ref. will tell you, and then he will stop the clock till you fix it, or your coach will sub you off you will fix your uniform and sub you back on, so nothing really
When you travel in a basketball game its the other teams ball, they take it from the sideline and pass it to somebody on their team
It's a turnover and the other team gets the ball