Each team has five players on the court at any given time, and teams can make substitutions during stoppages in play.
Points are scored by shooting the ball through the opponent's hoop. A field goal made from outside the three-point line is worth three points, within the three-point line is worth two points, and free throws are worth one point each.
Players use dribbling to move the ball around the court. Dribbling involves bouncing the ball on the floor while walking or running.
Players can pass the ball to teammates to move it around the court strategically and create scoring opportunities.
The defensive team aims to prevent the offensive team from scoring by blocking shots, stealing the ball, and disrupting passes.
A standard basketball game consists of four quarters, each lasting a specified amount of time (typically 12 minutes in professional games). Overtime periods may occur in case of a tie.
Basketball has a set of rules governing various aspects of the game, including fouls, violations, and player conduct. Teams can also call timeouts to strategize or make substitutions.