NBA overtime explained: How long is overtime in the playoffs?

Apr 20, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia 76ers forward Georges Niang (20) congratulates center Joel Embiid (21) after he scored the game winning basket against the Toronto Raptors during overtime of game three of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

If an NBA playoff game needs to go to overtime, this is how long both teams will have to get an all-important win.

The NBA playoffs are underway, as 16 teams will compete to be the last one remaining as the winners of the Larry O’Brien trophy. With the games set to be more competitive entering each round, there may be instances where both teams will need overtime to determine a winner.

For those wondering how long overtime runs for, we have you covered.

How long is overtime in the NBA Playoffs?

According to the league rulebook, all overtime periods will last five minutes. Whoever is in the lead when the clock hits zero will be the winner. If both teams are tied at the end of an overtime period, they will play an additional period to see if a winner is determined.

There has been one overtime game in the 2002 NBA Playoffs thus far, and that was Game 3 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. With the score tied at 101 with 2.6 seconds remaining, 76ers star Joel Embiid hit a 27-foot three-pointer to give the team the eventual 104-101 victory.

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