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During the second quarter, A-2 is fouled with three seconds left.  The foul is a common foul.  The scorer fails to notify the officials that this is the fifth team foul of the quarter.  Team A inbounds the ball and A-3 release a three-point attempt.  The horn sounds will the try is in the air.  The ball passes through the basket.  While checking the table prior to going to the officials room for the half time break, the scorer notifies the officials about the fifth team foul.

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During the fourth quarter, A-1 is fouled attempting an unsuccessful two-point goal.  A-1 is injured on the play and must leave the game.  Team A has no substitutes left.

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Both teams are in the bonus.  A-5 is fouled by B-5 while rebounding a missed try.  After the whistle has sounded, B-5 intentionally hits A-5 in the face with his elbow.

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A-2 drives to the basket and is pushed from behind by B-2 while dribbling.  This causes A-2 to run over B-4 who has a legal guarding position in front of A-2.  Both the Lead and the Trail have whistles on this play.  The Lead signals a player control foul on A-2 since he did not see the push.  The Trail has not signaled a specific foul.

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A-1 is fouled and is entitled to two free throws.  At this point it is noticed that A-1 has earrings in which will take some time to remove.  A-6 substitutes for A-1 to attempt the free throws.  After the last free throw is successful, A-1 is ready to re-enter the game.

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