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In the NBA, an offensive rebound off the rim resets the shot clock to what?

14 seconds.

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  1. 24 seconds
  2. 20 seconds
  3. 14 seconds ✔

Why: If the offense gets the ball back after a missed shot hits the rim, the NBA shot clock resets to 14, not a full 24.

Huh, didn't know that: A change of possession to the other team resets it to the full 24 seconds.

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Why did the rebound feel shortchanged? It only got 14 seconds of fame.
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References

Answer: 14 seconds. If the offense gets the ball back after a missed shot hits the rim, the NBA shot clock resets to 14, not a full 24.

  1. NBA Board of Governors Approves Rules Changes for 2018-19 Season official.nba.com/nba-board-of-governors-approves-rules-changes-for-2018-19-season
    the shot clock will reset to 14 seconds in offensive rebounding situations, as opposed to 24
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. NBA Official Rules, Rule 7: Shot Clock official.nba.com/rule-no-7-24-second-clock
    The shot clock shall be reset to 24 seconds anytime the following occurs: Change of possession from one team to another
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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