The Clock Rules Of Basketball
There are two clocks in basketball you should know:
- Game clock
- Shot clock
The game clock and play clock are used to keep track of all time in a game.
How long does a basketball game last? What clock keeps track of this? The game clock keeps track of time in each period. In the NBA, the game clock lasts 12 minutes.
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Is there a limit to how long a team can hold the ball? The shot clock keeps track of each possession. In the NBA, the shot clock lasts 24 seconds. The shot clock resets when a basket is made, or any time the ball touches the hoop.
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Is it possible to stop the game clock or shot clock? With a timeout, teams can stop the clocks from ticking, but only temporarily.
Clock Rules Terms
Here are some glossary terms related to the rules of the clocks in basketball.