The Pool Report interview was conducted by Omari Sankofa II (Detroit Free Press) with Crew Chief Zach Zarba following today’s Knicks at Pistons game.

April 24, 2025

QUESTION: Late in the game it appears that Jalen Brunson commits a backcourt violation. Looking for clarification on that rule.

ZARBA: Rule 4 section 6G, the frontcourt backcourt status is not obtained until a player with the ball has established a positive position in either half, in this instance, during the throw-in the last two minutes of the fourth period and the last two minutes in any overtime period.  So, obviously that is where we were at that point. Brunson and the trajectory of the pass were headed towards the backcourt.  Brunson’s momentum was taking him there when he touches the ball. Due to that momentum, he’s not considered in a positive position at that time.  That’s why that play is legal.