How Many Games Is the 2021 NBA Season?
The 2021 NBA season is set to resume on December 22nd. Here’s a look at how many games each team will play this season.
82 Games
82 Regular Season Games
In an average NBA season, each team plays 82 regular season games. These games are used to determine which teams will make the playoffs. The playoffs are a single-elimination tournament that determines the NBA champion.
The schedule for an NBA season is typically released in August, with the regular season beginning in late October or early November. The playoffs usually begin in April, and the Finals are played in June.
Playoffs
The 2021 NBA playoffs are a best-of-seven tournament featuring the top eight teams from each conference. The playoffs will begin on April 18 and end no later than July 22. The Conference Finals and NBA Finals will be held in July.
66 Games
The 2021 NBA season is set to have 66 games. This is down from the usual 82 games. The shortened season is due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NBA is set to start on December 22, 2020, and end on May 16, 2021.
66 Regular Season Games
The 2021 NBA season will be 66 regular season games. Each team will play 36 home games and 30 away games. The schedule is set to begin on December 22, 2020, and end on May 16, 2021. This is a shorter season than normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the past, the NBA regular season has been 82 games. The last time the NBA had a shorter regular season was during the 2011-12 season, when it was 66 games due to a lockout.
Playoffs
The 2021 NBA season is 66 games long. The playoffs will begin on April 17 and will end on June 27.
