The 40pt qtr has turned the NBA into a Roulette wheel

The advent of rules and pace/style of play that allow any team at any given moment to drop 40pts in a quarter changed the game. No lead is safe, no total is safe. It's more akin to Russian Roulette. What a trash product. What's next, the 4pt line?

@StraightWagers

 It's a dying league...viewership way down ...some rumors flying about the next TV deal

They had to invent that stupid in-season tourny to try to increase reg season interest  ..such a gimmick

Pretty much.  You tease the shit out of stuff, and it's still not enough.

Same with NFL, they'll still get you by half a point even if you tease the maximum it lets you on some books.

thanks dubz, glad to hear that what I'm seeing is what I'm believing

@StraightWagers

 Ya, they also have to figure out load management...an absolute disgrace and slap in the face to fans

@StraightWagers

 I guess the  new deal kicked in and has expanded to more  broadcasters which has increased viewership this season. I forgot they dropped TNT and added NBC and some others...as well as more streaming services

But neilson also just changed how they calculate ratings which has inflated the numbers and skewed the data...which is great for the advertisers and the league selling advertisement slots...basically inflates the numbers to keep up with inflation and the advertisers say "look how many more eyes saw our ads"

Your post amused me becuase Rigged games in the philippines has been like this since 2 decades ago. Teams suddenly forgetting how to play and losing 20pt leads was so common. And guess what they did recently? They did add the 4pt shot! Hahahaha

The NBA should change the game by making the court BIGGER 

think of the benefits of playing on a court that’s wider and longer