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NBA rules quiz

Separate scoring values from game-clock rules using NBA Rule 5.

Writer: Ian St. ClairEditor: Mike Epifani

Scope: NBA official online rules, consulted November 5, 2026. Checked 2026-11-05; the score carries no reward.

1. How long is a regulation NBA period?
2. How many points does a successful free throw count?
3. A legal field goal from outside the three-point line counts how many points?
4. How long is an NBA overtime period?

NBA rules quiz: answers and rule references

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  1. How long is a regulation NBA period?

    Answer: Twelve minutes. NBA regulation periods last twelve minutes.

    Official rule 5-II-1 · source checked 2026-11-05

  2. How many points does a successful free throw count?

    Answer: One. A successful free throw adds one point.

    Official rule 5-I-6 · source checked 2026-11-05

  3. A legal field goal from outside the three-point line counts how many points?

    Answer: Three. A legal attempt made from outside that line counts three. The shooter’s position matters.

    Official rule 5-I-3 · source checked 2026-11-05

  4. How long is an NBA overtime period?

    Answer: Five minutes. NBA Rule 5 specifies five-minute overtime periods.

    Official rule 5-II-2 · source checked 2026-11-05

Sources and scope

Checked November 5, 2026.

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