GAME STRUCTURE 

An NBA game is divided into four quarters, each quarter is 12 minutes long. 

A 15-minute halftime break occurs between the second and third quarters. 

 

Overtime (if necessary): 

  If the score is tied at the end of regulation, additional overtime periods are played until a winner is determined. 

I Overtime consists of five minute periods, and if the score remains tied after the first overtime, additional overtime periods are played until there's a  winner.

 

3. Shot Clock: 

• Each offensive possession is limited by a shot clock, which is set to 24 seconds. Teams must attempt a field goal within this time frame. 

 

4. Possession and Shot Clock Reset: 

• After an offensive rebound or certain other situations, the shot clock is reset to 14 seconds instead of the full 24 seconds. 

6. Team Timeouts: 

• Each team is allowed a limited number of timeouts during the game. 

• Teams can call timeouts to strategize, rest players, or make substitutions. 

7. Possession Arrow: 

• In situations where the possession of the ball is unclear, a possession arrow is used to determine which team gets the ball.