Topic summary
70%10 analyzed articles/videos8,429 analyzed words
BS Summary: These Playoffs results contain 50 faulty reasoning types, including Negativity Bias, Hasty Generalization, and Halo Effect, with Biased Writer Voice as the most egregious example at 13.5% saturation with 4,409 hits. Analysis detected 32,627 faulty-reasoning hits from 32,695 analyzed words across 10 articles, generating a BS Score of 2% and a BS Rank of 23% (11,972 of 15,447 topics). This Playoffs is better (less manipulative) than 77.50% of the peer group.

Ranking context

Position among analyzed topics

23% percentile
025507510022.5% percentile
2.0% BS Score10 analyzed articles32.7K analyzed words

Reasoning profile

Selected profile versus the sitewide rate

TopicSitewideShared scale 0–50%
0.0%10%20%30%40%50%Framing EffectSitewide 26.9%Topic 4.1%4.1%Negativity BiasSitewide 19.2%Topic 6.6%6.6%Appeal to EmotionSitewide 15.9%Topic 4.9%4.9%Appeal to AuthoritySitewide 11.1%Topic 1.4%1.4%Biased Writer VoiceSitewide 5.3%Topic 13.5%13.5%Availability HeuristicSitewide 9.1%Topic 3.4%3.4%Confirmation BiasSitewide 7.5%Topic 3.1%3.1%Attempt to Sell a Product…Sitewide 0.5%Topic 4.7%4.7%AnecdotalSitewide 5.2%Topic 1.4%1.4%In-Group BiasSitewide 6.9%Topic 3.7%3.7%

Sitewide departure map

Above the diagonal means this profile uses the pattern more often

0.0%0.0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%Framing Effect: Topic 4.1%, sitewide 26.9%Negativity Bias: Topic 6.6%, sitewide 19.2%Appeal to Emotion: Topic 4.9%, sitewide 15.9%Biased Writer Voice: Topic 13.5%, sitewide 5.3%Appeal to Authority: Topic 1.4%, sitewide 11.1%Availability Heuristic: Topic 3.4%, sitewide 9.1%Hasty Generalization: Topic 6.2%, sitewide 8.1%Confirmation Bias: Topic 3.1%, sitewide 7.5%In-Group Bias: Topic 3.7%, sitewide 6.9%Halo Effect: Topic 6.1%, sitewide 6.7%Optimism Bias: Topic 5.1%, sitewide 6.0%Anecdotal: Topic 1.4%, sitewide 5.2%Attempt to Sell a Product or Service: Topic 4.7%, sitewide 0.5%Overconfidence Bias: Topic 2.8%, sitewide 4.6%Anchoring Bias: Topic 1.7%, sitewide 4.0%Self-Serving Bias: Topic 2.2%, sitewide 3.7%Post Hoc (False Cause): Topic 2.9%, sitewide 3.3%Recency Bias: Topic 3.1%, sitewide 2.7%Out-Group Homogeneity Bias: Topic 0.8%, sitewide 3.1%Fundamental Attribution Error: Topic 1.3%, sitewide 2.7%Ambiguity (Equivocation): Topic 2.5%, sitewide 0.8%Loss Aversion: Topic 0.8%, sitewide 2.5%Bandwagon: Topic 0.8%, sitewide 2.2%Indoctrination: Topic 2.2%, sitewide 0.0%Framing EffectSitewide rateTopic rate

Analyzed articles and videos

St. Louis Battlehawks head to the playoffs hoping to end postseason drought25%
STLPR0%By Jonathan Ahl0%6/5/2026, 10:00:00 AM
Victor Wembanyama’s half-court buzzer beater showcased a master in complete control29%
The Guardian80%By Owen Lewis0%5/25/2026, 12:49:38 PM
Knicks sweep 76ers in embarrassing takeover of Philly's home court70%
New York Daily News75%By Kristian Winfield0%5/10/2026, 10:19:00 PM
Mike Lupica: Jalen Brunson, Knicks are bringing back the good old days82%
New York Daily News75%By Mike Lupica0%5/9/2026, 1:30:50 PM
Knicks deliver 51-point win over Hawks in Game 6, advance to second round of NBA playoffs58%
New York Daily News75%By Peter Sblendorio0%5/1/2026, 1:46:56 AM
Ottawa Senators Playoff Hype Video Is A Crime Against Hockey Humanity98%
Outkick97%4/18/2026, 3:00:53 PM
2026 NBA Playoffs Best Bets: Raptors-Cavaliers, Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 1s82%
OutKick97%By Geoffery-Clark96%4/18/2026, 2:16:27 PM
The Knicks are at MSG to start the NBA Playoffs. The fans are in bars all over NYC.0%
Gothamist76%By Ryan Kost75% Giulia Heyward50%4/18/2026, 2:06:00 PM
A Canadian's guide to the NBA playoffs54%
CBC Sports47%By Jesse Campigotto0%4/14/2026, 8:40:36 PM
Brock Purdy throws career high 5 TD passes and leads 49ers to 5th straight win, 48-27 over the Colts62%
One America News Network0%By MICHAEL MAROT0%12/23/2025, 8:05:13 AM