How Many Players Are on Each Basketball Team?
Last Updated Apr 8, 2020 2:25:48 AM ET
A conventional game of basketball involves five players on the floor at a time from each of the two teams competing. However, teams often have substitute players on the bench who relieve starters. In the NBA, for instance, a team is allowed to have 12 active players throughout the season.
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