Hold R1 and move toward the basket with Square. Note: Depending on how well it is timed and how long you hold it, you can get yourĪrmpit in the rim also do this with a lob for an automatic 50. When running up to the net, hold R1 then press Square as your gather, and then Hold L1 + R1 and move toward the basket with Circle. Press Right Analog-stick Left then move it 180 degrees clockwise to theįrom the 3 point corner, hold L1 + R1 and move toward basket with Triangle. When in the dunk contest or practice dunking mode, you can throw the ball off of Hold L1 + R1 and press the Right Analog-stick in any direction. Hold D-pad Up and tap Right Analog-stick Up. Hold D-pad Left or Right (depending on which side you want to dunk from), then Result, hold Circle until the ball is at its highest peak. Hold L1 and press Square for the gather and Circle for the dunk. Hold D-pad Left and press Right Analog-stick Left and rotate it clockwise 360 Rotate the Right Analog-stick clockwise, starting at the bottom. To do the gather that Darius Miles does in the Advanced video, hold L1 + R1, then Toss an Alley Oop and hold L1 + R1 + Circle. Hold the buttons until you see the person holding it withīoth hand, then release. Start from the three point line, then press Circle as your gather. Move if your player is standing just inside the arc and want to try a 3-pointer At any pointĭuring this move, you can press Shoot to launch your shot.
To step back, tap RightĪnalog-stick Down when you are standing and dribbling the ball. Space and increase your chances of making the basket. Mike879 Posts: 556 Joined: Thu 1:02 pm Location: manila, philippinesīefore attempting a shot when you are closely guarded, try stepping back to clear toss meaning the ball doesnt need to bounce off the floor or the glass. Then you can start tossing from the left or right portion of the 3 pt line. you just need to work on the timing of the jump and the release. since they are the easiest because you dont need to adjust the location of your player. You may want to try alleyoops from the top of the key. but i can now compete with cpu on the dunk contest. It always says incomplete or whatever for me. Bouncing the ball off the screen on the side then dunking it and crap like that.Īnd I can never dunk from behind the rim but the comp can. They keep getting 50s with these awesome dunks. I did a slam dunk contest with Lebron James vs.
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I know how to throw the ball, but can never catch it for a complete dunk. I didn't understand your first explanation. If anyone else figures out any error-type dunks please post.Īnd Old School Fool, if you could post a deeper explanation of how you managed to do a front flip into a double between-the-legs that would be cool. I did a high-toss off the side-edge of the backboard into an elbow-hang, and a lob off the side of the shotclock. I did it twice but now can't figure out how to do it anymore. I also managed to pull off a lob into the between-the-legs from out of bounds. Time it right and the ball will bounce off the rim and into your arms for the between the legs dunk.
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Stand between the top of the key and the free throw line and do the off-the-ground toss (tap down on the Analog stick).įollow it IMMEDIATELY and go right into the 180 (or 360) between the legs gather (R1+L1, /\, X). I invented it in my neverending quest for dunks that the developers didn't intend. Every entry has been met with at least positive critical acclaim and some are ranked among the greatest basketball games ever put out on the market. It's a great way to find which is the best NBA 2K game.Here's my favorite dunk combo of the moment. Updated on June 29th, 2021 by Kevin Pantoja: Considering the long history of the NBA 2K gaming franchise, it's worth an even deeper look into its past. Using the ratings found on Metacritic, these installments scored the highest in the history of the franchise, as it's the best NBA 2K games, ranked. With more than two decades' worth of entries, it's interesting to look back at when NBA 2K was at its best. RELATED: 5 NBA 2K21 Players Rated Too High (& 5 Rated Too Low) Over the years, 2K so routinely beat Live that EA canceled games and rebooted their series.
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