How many games are played in an NBA season and does it include playoffs?

[theodoreclark]

I’m trying to understand the structure of an NBA season, especially how many games each team plays. I’ve heard the regular season has a fixed number, but I’m not sure how playoffs factor in. Can someone break down the total games and how the schedule works?

 

[sebastianwood]

In the NBA, each team goes through a grueling 82-game schedule during the regular season. These games are crucial as they determine the standings and which teams qualify for the playoffs. The playoffs themselves are a whole different ballgame, featuring up to 16 teams battling it out in a knockout format. So, just to clarify, those 82 regular-season games don’t include the playoffs, which can add even more games depending on how far a team makes it.

 

[danielfoster]

In the NBA, every team goes through a grueling schedule of 82 regular-season games. Keep in mind that this doesn’t include the playoffs, which are a whole different ballgame and can lead to even more games depending on how far a team makes it!