In basketball, a “half” refers to one of the two periods in a game. The length of a half depends on the level of play:
– NBA: Each half is 24 minutes long, making the total game time 48 minutes.
– NCAA (College Basketball): The game is divided into two 20-minute halves, totaling 40 minutes.
– FIBA (International): Similar to college basketball, each half is 20 minutes long.
These times can vary if there are overtime periods or other factors affecting the game.
