An NBA basketball game typically lasts 48 minutes of playing time, divided into four quarters of 12 minutes each. However, the total time for a game is longer due to stoppages for timeouts, fouls, free throws, and halftime. Including these breaks, an NBA game usually takes around 2 to 2.5 hours to complete. If the game is tied at the end of regulation, it will go into overtime, which lasts 5 minutes. Overtime periods can be repeated if the game remains tied.
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