Why The 2018 Playoffs Are the Best They've Ever Been.

Throughout the years this is the main time to tune into the NBA. Playoffs time is one of the most important times of the year for basketball fans everywhere. Although the NBA makes millions every year through their viewers, this year is the year for those who do not even have a favorite NBA team.

Unlike March Madness, the playoffs have not been eventful because of the teams who have advanced, but because of the physical altercations that have occurred. Throughout all of these games there has been some type of fighting between the teams.

To start off with on April 20th, in game 3 of the Raptors vs. the Wizards, specifically Markieff Morris and OG Anunoby. It was small contact under the rim to start with, then Morris suddenly stands up and shoves Anunoby from behind. This then started a bit of an altercation between the two which caused teammates, coaches and referees to come in between the two. Morris eventually shoves a referee Although nothing too serious... It was just the start.

Later in that game, tensions begin to run high between Valanciunas and Beal as they fight for the ball. Although whistles have already been blown because of a foul caused by Valanciunas seconds beforehand, the two still went at it over the ball. Beal then fouls Valanciunas after slapping for the ball. While dealing with this altercation, everyone is too distracted to realize that words are being exchanged between John Wall and Serge Ibaka. Ibaka then steps towards Wall as if to attack in some way. Wall stands there, not phased whatsoever.

The next game to touch on with physical altercations is OKC vs Jazz. To start off with, Raymond Felton fouls Rudy Gobert. After getting fouled, Gobert is not very happy, however, Westbrook has something to say to him about it. Although it was more so verbal altercations than physical, refs, coaches and teammates come in to separate the teams.

Lastly, the 76ers and the Miami Heat. Robert Covington fouled Goran Dragic. Seconds later, James Johnson shoves Covington underneath the hoop. Johnson then got into Ben Simmons face and the two had an exchange in words. Johnson and Simmons were in each others face and refs, teammates and coaches had to separate the two.

After it has been talked about, everyone sort of blames being physical on the fact that it is playoffs time. But is that really an excuse? Many are also saying that this years playoffs remind them of the 90s. Was that the goal? Many teams claim that they do not come into a game ready to box, but they all confirm that they are aggressive teams and are ready for anything to happen. So is this what NBA basketball has come to? Has the NBA found a way to get more viewers? If that is so, round 2 of the playoffs should be interesting.