The league wants offense, and the officiating is highly questionable at times, IMO. Not as much bad calls, which do happen, as calls that favor certain players.
On your add, the current prevalence of the 3-point shot adds to the chances in a big way. The NBA added it in 1979 but it did not become a main source of scoring until the mid 2000's (outside some renegade years in the 90's.) Not to take away from the incredible stat of 4 in the last year or two. Luka hit 8 3's last night.