如果嚴格詮釋規則d （"The free throw shooter may not cross the plane of the free throw line until the ball touches the basket ring, backboard, or the free throw ends."），昨天米勒應屬違例：在球沾筐前，他的上身已突破罰球線平面。以前俺一直認為以接觸地板與否為準，就像判斷是否出界一樣。

所以是俺無知，今天被掃盲一次。火箭勝得好！！俺感覺也好了。

接着討論，再看規則里對違例的處罰。[PENALTY: (1) ...if the violation is by the offense, no point can be scored. The ball is awarded out-of-bounds to the opposing team at the free throw line extended.] 所以違反規則d，應立即判球權給防守方，到罰球線延伸線發界外球，不管是一次罰球還是二次罰球。不知道俺理解得對不對。反正昨晚那次米勒又罰了一球（未中）。

看來連電視解說員都不甚了解這規則。昨天一直在重播，喊冤。

附：NBA罰球規則Section I-Free Throw a. After the ball is placed at the disposal of a free throw shooter, his attempt shall be within 10 seconds in such a way that the ball enters the basket or touches the ring before it is touched by a player. The shooter shall be within that part of the free throw circle behind the free throw line. b. A player shall not touch the ball or basket while the ball is on or within the basket. c. A player who occupies a free throw lane space shall not touch the floor on or across the free throw lane line, nor shall any player 'back out' more than 3' from the free throw lane line. A player who does not occupy a free throw lane space must remain behind the three-point line. This restriction applies until the ball leaves the free thrower's hands. d. The free throw shooter may not cross the plane of the free throw line until the ball touches the basket ring, backboard, or the free throw ends. e. No player shall deflect or catch the ball before it reaches the basket or backboard on a free throw attempt. f. The free throw shooter shall not purposely fake a free throw attempt. g. An opponent in the game shall not disconcert the free thrower in any way, once the ball has been placed at the disposal of the shooter. h. No violation can occur if the ball is not released by the free throw shooter. EXCEPTION: Rule 10-Section I-f. PENALTY: (1) In (a-f) above, if the violation is by the offense, no point can be scored. The ball is awarded out-of-bounds to the opposing team at the free throw line extended. (2) In (b) above, a violation by the defense shall be disregarded if the free throw attempt is successful. If the free throw attempt is unsuccessful, one point shall be awarded. (3) In (c), a violation by the defense shall be disregarded if the free throw attempt is successful. If the free throw attempt is unsuccessful, a substitute free throw attempt is awarded. (4) In (g), the violation shall be disregarded if the free throw attempt is successful. If the free throw attempt is unsuccessful, a substitute free throw attempt shall be awarded. (5) In (e), if the violation is by the defensive team, the point is scored and the same player receives another free throw attempt. The additional free throw attempt is considered a new play. This can only occur when the ball will remain in play after the free throw attempt. If it occurs on a free throw attempt which is to be followed by another free throw attempt, only the single point is awarded, and the remaining free throw(s) shall be attempted. (6) If there is a free throw violation by each team, on a free throw which is to remain in play, the ball becomes dead, no point can be scored and play shall be resumed by a jump ball between any two opponents at the center circle. (7) The "out-of-bounds" and "jump ball" provisions above do not apply if the free throw is to be followed by another free throw. (8) If the free throw shooter violates (a) above after disconcertion by an opponent, a substitute free throw shall be awarded.