In basketball, the score is kept by counting the points scored by each team. Here’s how it works:
1. Field Goals: A team can score by making a field goal, which is a basket made during regular play.
– 2-point field goal: A basket made from inside the three-point line is worth 2 points.
– 3-point field goal: A basket made from beyond the three-point line is worth 3 points.
2. Free Throws: A player is awarded free throws after being fouled during certain situations. Each successful free throw is worth 1 point.
– A player typically gets 2 free throws if fouled during a regular shot attempt, or 3 if fouled during a 3-point attempt.
3. Keeping Track:
– The score is updated every time a basket or free throw is made.
– The team with the higher score at the end of the game wins.
4. Time: Basketball games are divided into either two halves (in college or international play) or four quarters (in the NBA and other professional leagues). The game lasts until the final buzzer, and teams aim to outscore each other during that time.
Example: If Team A scores a 3-point basket, followed by a 2-point basket, and then makes 2 free throws, their total score would be 3 + 2 + 2 = 7 points.
At any time during the game, the scoreboard will show the cumulative points for both teams. The game continues until the final whistle, and the team with the highest score wins.
