Yes, basketball games are typically divided into quarters. In professional basketball leagues like the NBA, a game consists of four quarters, each lasting 12 minutes. The total game time is therefore 48 minutes, not accounting for stoppages, timeouts, or halftime.
In other leagues, like FIBA (international basketball) or NCAA (college basketball), the length of the quarters or halves can vary. For example, FIBA games use 10-minute quarters, and NCAA men’s basketball plays two 20-minute halves instead of quarters.
So, yes, there are quarters in most basketball games, with the exact duration depending on the specific league or competition.
