Alright, so the other day, I was watching an NBA game with a buddy, and he asked me, “Hey, how long is each quarter in basketball, anyway?” Now, I thought I knew, but then I second-guessed myself. So, I decided to do a little digging to make absolutely sure, and here’s what went down.
My Little Investigation
First, I grabbed my phone and pulled up a search. I needed to make sure I was giving my friend the correct info, ya know?
After a bit of looking around, I got my answer sorted. All clear and confirmed!
Confirming the Quarter Length
- I checked a few different sites to make sure I got it right
- Made Sure about the differences between NBA, College, and High School.
I confirmed that each quarter in an NBA game is 12 minutes long. That’s the official time, not counting all the timeouts, fouls, and other stoppages that happen during a game. Those add a bunch of extra time, but the actual game clock runs for 12 minutes per quarter.
So there you have it – 12 minutes per quarter in the NBA.
