What happens if a substitute has not properly reported at the end of the second quarter?

If a substitute has not properly reported at the end of the second quarter, the game situation dictates that the original five players from Team A will continue to play in the third quarter. This occurs because a failure to properly report means that the substitution is not recognized as official, leaving the original players on the court without any changes.

In basketball, proper reporting of a substitute is crucial, as it informs the officials that a player is intended to enter the game and ensures that any substitutions are made in compliance with the rules. When a team fails to notify officials as required, the onus falls on the original players to persist in their roles until a legal substitution can be executed. Therefore, the team continues with the five players who started, maintaining their lineup as no official change has been made.

The other options do not accurately reflect the consequences of not reporting a substitute appropriately. Forfeiting the game is an extreme measure that occurs under different circumstances, and simply continuing the game with no changes does not account for the fact that the original players must remain. Additionally, the idea of a turnover as a penalty does not apply in this context, as the team is not penalized in a way that affects possession; rather, they are allowed to continue with their current