How many timeouts are allowed in basketball and what are the rules regarding their usage?

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2026-07-10 10:50

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In Basketball, each team is allowed a total of 6 timeouts during a game. Teams can call timeouts to stop play, make substitutions, or strategize. Each team is allowed a maximum of 3 timeouts in the second half, with no carryover from the first half. Additionally, timeouts can only be called when the ball is dead or during a stoppage in play.

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