FIBA - Article - 8.5
FIBA - Article - 8.5
Heading: Playing time, tied score and overtime
"An interval of play starts:
20 minutes before the game is scheduled to start.
When teh game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter or overtimes."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
Source & Governing Body Reference
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