NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Advocates For Shorter Games w/ 10-Minute Quarters

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Advocates For Shorter Games w/ 10-Minute Quarters

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver recently shared his thoughts on potentially shortening NBA games, suggesting the idea of four 10-minute quarters instead of the current 12-minute format. “I’m a fan of four 10-minute quarters… I think a two-hour format for a game is more consistent with modern television habits,” Adam Silver explained during his appearance on the “Dan Patrick Show.”

While this idea may seem radical, Adam Silver pointed out that it aligns more closely with the structure of international basketball and college games. He compared it to baseball’s pitch clock, which has successfully shortened the length of games. While Silver admitted that this shift would drastically alter the game, he believes it might improve the overall viewing experience. Though not on the immediate horizon, the conversation signals the NBA’s openness to evolving the game to better fit the fast-paced media consumption habits of today’s fans.

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