3x3 Basketball differs from traditional 5x5 basketball in several ways. The most noticeable difference is the number of players: 3x3 basketball is played with three players on each team, compared to five in traditional basketball. The game is played on a half-court with one basket, and the shot clock is 12 seconds, half the length of the 24-second clock used in 5x5 basketball. Additionally, 3x3 games are shorter, typically lasting 10 minutes or until one team scores 21 points. The pace of the game is faster and more intense due to the smaller court, fewer players, and shorter duration.