THE BUZZ: Despite negotiations stalling with the NBA, you can start to get your Hoop Dreams on starting today with the NBA 2K12 demo.

Available on both the PlayStation Network for the PS3 and on Xbox LIVE for the Xbox 360, the demo features one quarter of action from last year’s NBA finals. Players can choose either the Dallas Mavericks or the Miami Heat and try out the game’s new features like the new post-play system and the total control shot stick. It’s the perfect time to give the game a whirl before its October 4 release.

EGM’s TAKE: With the prospect of an NBA season quickly dwindling, this might be fans only