Play Bulls vs Blazers and the NBA Playoffs (Europe) Online

Bulls vs Blazers and the NBA Playoffs (Europe) came out for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994, published by Electronic Arts. It was one of the basketball games you could find on the SNES, sitting alongside other sports titles from that era without much fanfare. The game offered a straightforward take on NBA action, letting you jump into playoff scenarios or exhibition matches with a selection of teams.

You control a five man basketball team, switching between players to pass, shoot, and defend. The main goal is to outscore the opponent within four quarters of play. Signature mechanics include calling for picks to create space, attempting steals on defense, and triggering special dunk animations when driving to the hoop. The pacing is deliberate, with player movement feeling a bit heavy, and the difficulty can spike depending on the team match up. It feels satisfying to sink a long range shot or execute a fast break, even with the occasional clunky animation.