a lot has been made about the frequency of blowouts in these playoffs but one has to wonder if there is something intrinsic about the current game that lends itself to more potential blowouts. for instance, the lack of post up play and overreliance on the three point shot. if such a trend continues, the NBA would be dealing with the consequences of focusing on offense so intensely over the past decade. ironically, in an effort to be less boring the NBA may have made it just as boring even if the scores are much higher now. i mean, what's more intriguing? a 125-105 blowout or a 89-87 down to the wire finish?