Basketball games typically last around 2 to 2.5 hours, but the exact duration can vary depending on the level of play and any stoppages during the game.
Here are the general timeframes:
1. NBA: An NBA game consists of four quarters, each lasting 12 minutes. With timeouts, halftime (15 minutes), and potential overtime periods, the total duration usually ranges from 2 to 2.5 hours.
2. College Basketball: In NCAA games, each half lasts 20 minutes, and like the NBA, there are timeouts and a halftime break of about 15 minutes. Games typically last around 2 hours.
3. FIBA (International) Basketball: In FIBA competitions, the game consists of four quarters of 10 minutes each. The total time is usually similar to the NBA or NCAA games, typically lasting around 2 hours, depending on the pace of the game and stoppages.
Overtime periods, if needed, last 5 minutes in most formats and will add to the total game time.
