Fact check: What was the longest nba match ever and how many overtimes did it have

1. Summary of the results

The longest NBA game in history was played on January 6, 1951, between the Indianapolis Olympians and the Rochester Royals ^[1]. The game went to six overtimes - the most in NBA history - and ended with the Indianapolis Olympians winning with a score of 75-73 ^{[2] [3]}. The total playing time amounted to 78 minutes ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

An important piece of context missing from the original question is that this was a notably low-scoring game for its length ^[2]. This unusual scoring pattern can be explained by the fact that the game was played before the implementation of the shot clock in the NBA ^[4]. The shot clock was later introduced to prevent teams from holding onto the ball for extended periods and to increase scoring.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself doesn't contain misinformation, but it's worth noting that comparing this historic game to modern NBA games might be misleading without proper context. The game was played under significantly different rules and conditions than today's NBA:

• The absence of a shot clock fundamentally changed how the game was played ^[4]
• The final score of 75-73 would be considered extremely low by modern NBA standards ^{[2] [3]}

All sources consistently agree on the key facts of this game, providing a high degree of confidence in the accuracy of this information.