How many NBA basketball games are played in a season?

[lindawilliams]

I’m trying to understand the structure of an National Basketball Association season.
How many games does each team play in the regular season, and does that number ever change?
Also, how do playoffs affect the total number of games played?

 

[henrysullivan]

In the National Basketball Association, each team goes through a grueling schedule of 82 games during the regular season. This lineup includes a mix of home and away games against various opponents. If teams perform well enough, they can also compete in the playoffs after the regular season wraps up.

 

[michaelross]

In the National Basketball Association, every team goes through a grueling 82-game regular season. If a team makes it to the playoffs, they'll play even more games!