White 3 attempts a 3-point field goal. When the ball is in the air, the game clock signal sounds for the end of the playing time. Red 5 then touches the ball. The referees award a 3-point field goal to White 3.

Article 10.4 The ball does not become dead and the goal counts if made when:

the ball is in flight on a shot for a field goal and the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter or overtime.

Article 31.2.1 Goaltending occurs during a shot for a field goal when a player touches the ball while it is in flight above the level of the ring, and it is on its downward flight to the basket.

Article 31.2.3 The goaltending restrictions apply until:

The ball no longer has the possibility to enter the basket
The ball has touched the ring

F.3.1 The following situations may be reviewed when the game clock shows 2:00 minutes or less in the fourth quarter and in each overtime:

* Whether a goaltending or basket interference violation was called correctly.

Outcome: Correct decision from the referees. Red 5 committed a goaltending violation as he touched the ball on its downward flight to the basket above the level of the rim during a field goal. White 3 shall be awarded 3 points.

Moreover, a goaltending violation that has been called by the referees can only be reviewed with the Instant Replay during the last 2 minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime.

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