Period in Basketball: Basic Information

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Here is the updated information about the periods in Basketball.

• Number of Periods: A standard basketball game has 4 periods (quarters).
• Duration: Each quarter lasts 12 minutes in the NBA and FIBA; NCAA uses two 20-minute halves.
• Halftime: There is a 15-minute break between the 2nd and 3rd quarters.
• Overtime: If tied at the end, overtime periods of 5 minutes are played.
• Purpose: Periods structure the game, providing breaks and strategy opportunities.