What is going on in the 4th quarter of NBA games lately?

Lately I have seen a lot of games that start out with 25-30+ points each per quarter, then the 4th and a massive drop-off. Not the usual defense shows up and it drops 10 pts or so, but I mean teams scoring a combined 30-40 points. Cleveland has 11 points with most or the 4th finished, Dallas has 6 and Denver 10 at the 6:30 mark of the 4th, PHX and DEN the other night could not put up a single point in the second half combined with 5 minutes played. Toronto 17 today, Miami 14 in the 4th today total. 

What are your thoughts for the massive total drop off? Covid fatigue? Boredom? Zero fans? Finding an angle here is key. I may flat bet Unders live for the 4th quarter if I can find enough to show this is not short term variance. 

Play D duting crunch time and winning time? Maybe?

No, playing D in crunch time doesn't mean DAL scores 13 points at home in the 4th quarter with a min to go. Yes teams play D in the 4th more so, but lately we are talking about completely reduced pace and bricked shots with a lot of games. It's crazy. I have never seen teams fall off so much.

teams dont play D these days and they still brick em lol. they dont got many players left that have the killer instinct to take over a game. the NBA is now known as Neutered Ball Association

The compressed/shortened schedule means a lot of 4 games in 7 days, 3 games in 5 days etc.

Guys are just running out of gas. Just look at how many shots come up ‘short’ in the 4th.

that would explain it.  

Not just compressed games but, many teams are short handed running with 8 players. And teams on long 6 game road trips

NBA stands for Never Broke Again... Cause if u pay em to go under at the last frame, they will go under... 

@sharpmatrix

 Live betting maybe???

@sharpmatrix

 Basketball always been like that. 

No Bank Account

Final minutes of the game are what counts :)

In game wagering is the answer to OP’s question 

NBA "Not Betting Anymore"