Run a squares game for any NBA game. Regular season, playoffs, or the Finals. Our free platform handles live scoring and winner detection automatically.
Pick a game and create your squares grid in seconds.
NBA squares (or basketball squares) adapt the classic football squares format for basketball. A 10x10 grid creates 100 squares, each representing a unique combination of score digits. Winners are determined by the last digit of each team's score at the end of each quarter. You do not need to know anything about basketball to play.
Basketball's high-scoring nature means the numbers change frequently throughout the game, keeping everyone engaged. With scores often reaching triple digits, you will see a wider variety of winning number combinations than in football.
Basketball's higher scores mean more number variety. While football favors 0, 3, and 7, basketball squares are more evenly distributed, though 0 and 2 still tend to appear slightly more often.
Squares work for any NBA game, but these occasions are especially popular.
The championship series is the biggest NBA squares event. Run a game for each Finals game or the whole series.
First round through conference finals. Playoff intensity makes every game worth a squares grid.
NBA Christmas games are a holiday tradition. Perfect for family squares during the festivities.
High-scoring and entertaining. The All-Star Game is a fun, low-pressure squares opportunity.
Lakers vs Celtics, Knicks vs Nets. Classic rivalries deserve a squares game.
82 games per team means plenty of opportunities. Great for office watch parties any night.
We handle all the details so you can focus on the game.
Pick your NBA matchup from our list. All 30 teams are available with team colors.
Send one link to your group. Players claim squares by entering their name. No accounts needed. Works for remote groups too.
Once your grid is full, randomize the numbers with one click. Fair and transparent. See what makes a good grid for tips.
Live scores update automatically. At the end of each quarter, the winning square is highlighted.
Our platform handles basketball's four-quarter format and overtime scenarios.
Winners determined at Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4, matching the NBA's quarter structure.
Standard uses final score for Q4, or track overtime separately for a 5th winner. Our overtime guide explains both formats.
Every team is available with accurate colors. Regular season, playoffs, and Finals all covered.
Scores update automatically during the game. No refreshing or manual entry needed.
The format is the same, 10x10 grid, random numbers, check the last digit. The main difference is basketball's higher scores create more variety in winning numbers. See our game comparison guide for more.
Unlike football where 0, 7, and 3 dominate, NBA scores are more evenly distributed. Numbers ending in 0 and 2 appear slightly more often, but it is much more balanced than football squares.
You choose when creating. Standard mode uses final score for Q4. "With Overtime" tracks regulation end separately, adding a 5th winner if the game goes to OT. Our overtime guide explains both formats.
Yes. Create a new game for each playoff game, or use the same grid across the whole series if your group prefers. Visit our NBA Playoffs Squares page for more on postseason play.
Not at all. Squares are 100% luck based. Read our guide on squares for non-sports fans to see why everyone enjoys it.
Yes, completely free. No premium tiers, no limits on games, no hidden fees.
Run squares for football, college basketball, hockey, and more.
Tips, guides, and strategies from our blog.
A data-driven breakdown of which digits show up most often, and how basketball differs from football.
Standard vs. With Overtime formats explained for every sport we support.
How to run a squares game when your group is spread across different locations.
Why you do not need to know anything about basketball to enjoy a squares game.
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