How Many Games Will This NBA Season Have?
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How Many Games Will This NBA Season Have? Many people are wondering how many games the NBA season will have. The answer may surprise you.
Introduction
It is pretty common knowledge that NBA seasons are 82 games long. However, there have been a few seasons where the number of games played has been different. For example, the lockout-shortened 2011-2012 season was only 66 games long. So, how many games will this NBA season have?
The answer to this question is a bit complicated. The NBA has not announced how many games they plan to play in the 2020-2021 season. However, it is safe to say that it will be somewhere between 66 and 82 games. The reason for this is that the NBA has said they want to start the season sometime in December. If the season were to start in December and be 82 games long, it would end in late May or early June. However, those dates conflict with the dates of the Olympics, which are set for July 23-August 8. As a result, it is very unlikely that the NBA season would be 82 games long.
It is more likely that the NBA season will be 66 games long, which would start in December and end in early April. This would allow for a break so that players can compete in the Olympics. However, nothing has been officially announced yet, so we will have to wait and see how many games this NBA season ends up having.
The NBA’s plan
The NBA is planning to play a 72-game season that will start on December 22, 2020 and end on May 16, 2021. This is assuming that the coronavirus pandemic allows for games to be played. The playoffs will begin on May 22 and the Finals will hopefully end by July 22.
What the experts are saying
The NBA is working on a plan to restart the 2019-20 season in late July at Walt Disney World, and many details remain to be ironed out. Among the key questions: How many games will each team play?
Several league sources told ESPN that the goal is to have each team play between eight and 10 regular-season games before the postseason. That range would give every team an opportunity to play its way into playoff form while also providing some built-in rest days, which would be critical given the concerns around coronavirus and fatigue.
The restart format is still being finalized, but one proposal calls for 20 of the league’s 22 teams to travel to Orlando and stay in one of three hotels at Disney World. The two teams with the best records would not go to Orlando.
How many games will there be?
The 82-game regular season schedule has been a staple of the NBA for many years. However, with the Covid-19 pandemic still raging across the United States, it is unclear if that will be the case for the 2020-2021 season. Several options are being considered, from playing all games in a “bubble” environment to playing a shortened season. As of now, no decision has been made, but we will update this page as soon as more information is available.
Conclusion
The answer to this question largely depends on when the season starts. If the season starts on time, then we can expect a full 82 game schedule. However, if the season is delayed or shortened for any reason, then the number of games played will be adjusted accordingly. For example, if the season is delayed by a couple of months, then we can expect around 60-65 games to be played. Ultimately, it all comes down to when the season starts and how long it lasts.
