NBA Action

There are four ways to shoot the jumper: Leaning forward toward the basket, Falling Away, and Fading to the left or to the right. To attempt a leaning jumper, Press Z with the D-Pad Up. For a fall away, Press Z with the D-Pad Down. For a fading jumper left or right, press Z with the D-Pad left/right.

In non-Role Playing games, the B-Button switches user control to the defender closest to the ball. If you choose not to control the defender closest to the ball, the computer will assume control. When you get good on D, it pays to guard the ball handler yourself, as your chances for a steal or a block (or a foul) are increased.

Tap the A-Button to try for a steal. Holding the A-Button activates Turbo mode. Be careful not to be too aggressive with the A-Button, as this can lead to a foul. As in real life, timing is most important when trying to come up with a clean steal.

The C-Button causes your defender to jump and try for a Shot Block. As with hand checking, shot blocking can lead to a foul.

OVR-Overall, PAS-Passing, BLH-Ball Handling, ORB-Offensive Rebounding, DRB-Defensive Rebounding, FT-Free Throws, 3PT-3Point Rating, OUT-Outside Shooting, INS-Inside Shooting, STL-Steal Ability, BLK-Block Shot Ability, OFF-Offensive Awareness, DEF-Defensive Awareness, SPD-Speed, QCK-Quickness, AGL-Agility, DNK-Dunking Ability, RNG-Dunk Range, JMP-Jump Ability, END-Endurance, DFL-Draw Foul, CFL-Commit Foul, PEN-Penetration Ability, STK-Streakiness, CLU-Clutch Player.