The game is the SNES equivalent of the original Tecmo NBA Basketball.

In the Super NES version Michael Jordan and Reggie Lewis are selectable players in the Bulls and Celtics rosters, respectively, but in the Sega Genesis version they are replaced for "Guard Bulls" and "Forward Celtics" players.

Unpopular reviews and overall gameplay led to this game being released the following year on the Sega Genesis only.

A review on namogamo.com states that the biggest issue with this video game was the constant fouling, poorly timed screens and errant passes.

Another review by sportsvideogamesreviews.com, agrees with the prior sentiments in stating that the players behave like "machines" and simply pass the ball around until one finds an open jump-shot.