Funny faces aside, this demo is a strange game at best. Defense is practically non existent and the lack of physics/momentum is strange. Maybe this will be adjusted in the final game...maybe.
No lie, I had an uncomfortable time playing the demo. Defense was somewhat unresponsive and offense wasn't any better. I remember running a clear 1-man fastbreak with Durant, seconds before he airballed the lay-up. Gameplay really wasn't fluid at all. Passing animations weren't realistic. Screens did not have any effect when set. Post-ups felt like I was playing NBA Hangtime and dribbling was beyond glitchy. The only thing I enjoyed was the presentation of the arena, halftime report and player introduction. I truly don't see much replay value with this one.
Now, I realize this is just a demo and "most" of it will be patched but c'mon EA Sports. Buyers will base their decision on this demo. Why put out a demo 2 weeks prior to release date and lose a chunk of their fanbase over "funny faces" and lousy gameplay? More power to you if you're buying this game after what you've seen. Might be more loyal than Vanessa Bryant.
My $0.02
