Basketball Game Duration
Basketball is an exciting and dynamic sport that has been a favorite of many for generations. But, how long does a basketball game last?
Regular Season
In a regular season basketball game, there are 4 quarters that last a total of 48 minutes. Each quarter is 12 minutes. The teams get 2 timeouts per quarter and a one minute halftime.
Playoffs
In the playoffs, basketball games have 4 quarters and last a total of 60 minutes. Each quarter is 15 minutes and the teams get 3 timeouts per quarter and a two minute halftime.
Overtime
If the teams are tied after regulation, they move into overtime. Overtime lasts five minutes and the teams get one timeout each.
Injuries and Timeouts
There are additional stoppages of play that can increase the duration of a basketball game. Injuries and timeouts can add minutes to the overall game time.
Summary
• Regular season basketball games consist of 4 quarters that last 48 minutes each.
• Playoff games are 4 quarters that last 60 minutes each.
• Overtime lasts five minutes and each team gets one timeout.
• Injuries and timeouts can add additional time to the game.
