The Cleveland Cavaliers were up big against the Atlanta Hawks midway through the third quarter Saturday night, so LeBron James decided to sub himself out.
There was just one problem — you’re not allowed to do that.
Richard Jefferson tried to check himself in before the referees noticed the teams were playing four-on-five basketball, but it didn’t work. And the Cavaliers were assessed a technical foul as a result.
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Confused about this rule? Glad you asked. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin tweeted out a link to the explanation.
@MIKE_CAVS_UK It's just the rule. Explained in here https://t.co/YpkmqsXhUH
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) November 22, 2015
The Cavs won the game 109-97.
Thumbnail photo via Ken Blaze/USA TODAY Sports Images
