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The Historical Context

To truly understand the current state of the NBA, one must take a trip down memory lane. The 1995-96 season marked a golden era for the NBA with the legendary Chicago Bulls claiming 72 wins. That same year saw league-wide scoring averages fall below 100 points per game for the first time in decades. Despite the drop in scoring, viewership was at an all-time high, indicating that fans appreciated the competitive nature of the game even when points were scarce.