Play Bulls versus Blazers and the NBA Playoffs Online

Bulls versus Blazers and the NBA Playoffs came out for the Sega Genesis in 1992, published by Electronic Arts. It was one of the basketball games you’d rent for the weekend when you wanted something fast and loud, a straightforward arcade take on the sport before simulation became the standard.

You pick one of the NBA teams, control all five players, and try to outscore the computer or a friend. The game moves quickly; passes are snappy, and players dart around the court with exaggerated speed. Signature moves, like Michael Jordan’s fadeaway or Clyde Drexler’s dunks, add some flash without complicating things. It’s not a deep strategy game, but the pacing keeps you engaged, especially in two-player matches where everything turns into a frantic race to the hoop. It feels like a pickup game where every possession could end with a ridiculous play.