The NBA has been under scrutiny this season due to a noticeable drop in television ratings. While a variety of factors have contributed to this decline, many fans have pointed to foul baiting. This concern came into sharp focus again during Game 6 of the heated first-round series between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets.
On Friday, a slow-motion clip of Stephen Curry went viral, capturing a questionable moment. The footage showed Curry appearing to push Rockets forward Tari Eason before finishing at the rim. The play was not called a foul on the floor, but it quickly lit a firestorm online.
Foul baiting is ruining the NBA pic.twitter.com/xjDnwgA88G
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) May 3, 2025
NBA fans didn’t hold back on social media. Fans used the Curry play as a prime example of what they believe is eroding the quality of the game and turning away viewers.
“A big reason why ratings are declining recently,” one fan wrote.
A big reason why ratings are declining recently pic.twitter.com/AY4VZm9jy4
— Lakers Forum🌟🎥🎬 (@TheLakersForum) May 3, 2025
Another comment read, “So much. Foul baiting ain’t working anymore.”
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So much. Foul baiting ain’t working anymore
— N (@En_Solana) May 3, 2025
One fan called for a return to more traditional basketball values, writing, “Bring back pure hoops.”
Bring back pure hoops
— iG:Capsaveahoe3.0 (@mrcapsaveahoe1) May 3, 2025
“The NBA is nothing but flopping,” said one user wrote.
The nba is nothing but flopping
— MAGA Firearms & Tech (@magafirearmstec) May 3, 2025
Another added, “I hate it, that’s something they needed to stop calling a long time ago.”
I hate it, that’s something they needed to stop calling along time ago
— ✌🏼 (@Opticblast17) May 3, 2025
Dillon Brooks Taunts Stephen Curry Ahead Of Game 6 Clash
Rockets star Dillon Brooks has been in the spotlight for intentionally targeting Stephen Curry. Ahead of Friday night’s game, Brooks made headlines with a fiery remark that summed up his mindset going into battle with Curry.
“If he doesn’t want contact, he should play tennis,” Brooks said.
At last, the Rockets went on to win Game 6 and forced a Game 7 to define the winner of the series. Curry had 29 points, seven rebounds, and two assists on Friday. Brooks recorded three points, one rebound, and two assists in the loss.
