Section 5: Rules of Play
Game Length (Modified)
- 4 quarters × 8 minutes (32 minutes total) — shorter than NBA's 4×12-min format
- Half-time + commercial breaks for broadcast
- OT: 3-minute periods
Rules (NBA-Aligned with Modifications)
- Standard NBA rules apply: dribbling, passing, shooting mechanics, fouls, free throws, 24-second shot clock
- Modified: "creator possessions" — once per quarter each team can designate one possession as a "highlight possession" (player must attempt creative scoring move; if successful, +1 bonus point)
- Fan-vote may select certain in-game challenges (slam-dunk competition, three-point shootouts between quarters)
Scoring (NBA-Standard)
- Field goal: 2 points
- Three-point shot: 3 points
- Free throw: 1 point
- Creator highlight possession: +1 bonus when successful