Have NBA Playoffs Gone Soft?
The guys kick off Hour 3 with NBA Playoffs talk and a look back at a playoff game 29 years ago between the Bulls and Heat that ended 75-68, leading to a larger discussion on how much the league has changed, with that kind of score now looking more like a halftime total. That sparks a debate about today’s NBA, with criticism of softer fouls and players exaggerating contact compared to more physical eras of the game. They also compare it to the NHL playoffs, where physicality ramps up and officials generally allow more contact, arguing the NBA could benefit from a similar approach. The segment…
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