TC1: Unicaja vs. Pallacanestro Reggiana - Technical foul

During the first quarter, after a valid field goal by White #0, Green #45 is about to get the ball to take the throw-in from behind his endline, when White #0 touches the ball, thus delaying the game.

The referee gives a warning for this to the White team. Two minutes later, White #5 scores a valid field goal. White #11 takes the ball and throws it away, again delaying the game. The referee calls a Technical Foul to White #11.

Article 36.2.1: A technical foul is a player non-contact foul of a behavioral nature including, but not limited to:

Delaying the game by deliberately touching the ball after it passes through the basket or by preventing a throw-in or a free throw from being taken promptly or coming on the court late to start the game or the second half.

OBRI 36-1 Statement: A warning is given to a player for an action or behaviour which, if repeated, may lead to a technical foul.

That warning shall also be communicated to the head coach of that team and shall apply to any member of that team for any similar actions for the remainder of the game.

A warning shall be given only when the ball becomes dead, and the game clock is stopped.

Outcome: Correct decision by the referees both for the warning and for the technical foul, as the same action was repeated by the same team after a warning had been given.

The Green team shall attempt one free throw with no line-up and the game shall be resumed with a Green team throw-in from behind his endline, as after any valid field goal.