Intramurals Game Rules Basketball 4: Playing Time & Scoring

Playing Time

1. Games will be divided into two 16-minute halves. There will be a 3-minute half-time break. If there is a tie at the end of regulation play, a 2-minute overtime will be played. If a tie occurs after the overtime period, the game is considered a tie (exception: tournament games will be played until a winner has been determined).
2. Teams are expected to be ready to play at the scheduled time. However, teams with less than five players will be given a five-minute leeway. After this time a forfeit will be assessed to teams with less than five players. However, the team ready to play may give the opposing team more time under the following two conditions;
   

• the clock starts, and
• the score stands ( no matter who wins or loses).