Who has the authority to correct an erroneous awarding of a score?

The referee has the authority to correct an erroneous awarding of a score. This responsibility is rooted in the referee's role as the final authority on the interpretation and enforcement of the rules during a game. The referee is trained to recognize scoring errors and has the discretion to make necessary corrections to ensure the integrity of the game is maintained.

This is particularly important in basketball, where accurate scoring is critical to the flow of the game and the outcome. The head coach, while knowledgeable about the rules and game play, does not have the official power to make such corrections; they can bring issues to the referee's attention but do not have decision-making authority. Players in the game and those on the bench do not have the capacity to officially alter the score, as their roles do not equate to that of an official designated to oversee the game.