Delay of game happens when a team slows play unfairly. This includes touching the ball after a score. It also includes preventing quick inbounds.
For example, a player knocks the ball away after a basket. The referee issues a warning or a foul. Repeated delays cause penalties. Coaches demand discipline. Small actions matter. Delay of the game hurts momentum.
Did You Know warnings come before penalties?
Pro-Tip: Hand the ball to the referee.