While some basketball purists may argue the new defensive rules implemented at the start of this decade have made it too easy to score, most agree the quality of the game is on an upswing.

• 很多纯篮球主义者可能会认为，十年前执行的防守规则让得分变得过于容易了，但是很多人都认为比赛的质量在不断上升。