A high school basketball game typically lasts for about 1.5 to 2 hours, including stoppages for timeouts, halftime, and fouls. The game itself is played in four quarters, each lasting 8 minutes. This gives a total of 32 minutes of playing time. However, with timeouts, free throws, and other stoppages, the total duration can vary. Halftime usually lasts around 10 to 15 minutes. So, while the actual playing time is 32 minutes, the total time spent at the game is usually closer to 1.5 to 2 hours.
