What are the basketball tip-off rules and how do they determine which team gains possession of the ball at the start of a game?

Answer 1

During a Basketball game, the tip-off occurs at the beginning of the game and after halftime. The referee tosses the ball up in the air at the center circle, and one player from each team jumps to try to tip the ball to their teammates. The team that gains possession of the ball after the tip-off gets the first possession of the game.