In basketball video games, 2K Games is the undisputed leader. With NBA 2K21 he has shown it again, proposing a gameplay that is increasingly closer to the simulator in its purest form, moving away from the arcade philosophy . This is demonstrated by the greater difficulty when it comes to throwing triples, executing dunks and finishing an alley-oop .
Index
- The best possible defense in online modalities
- How to score more triples
- Buy infinite boots
Of course, as in many other sports games, there are tricks with which you can master the gameplay mechanics to perfection. This way you will have a better chance of winning in the various modes that the latest title of the successful basketball franchise makes available to you.
The best possible defense in online modalities
Note that this trick is not very useful when fighting against the AI, but it is ideal if you play matches online . We refer to applying an iron defense that is very difficult for your opponents to beat.
It basically consists of placing a pivot under the basket , preferably as high as possible. Fortunately, NBA 2K21 includes many professionals who, despite being of considerable height, have good mobility characteristics and even a very high average.
This is the case of Porzingis, the Lithuanian who currently plays in the ranks of the Dallas Mavericks. Its 2.21 meters high contrast with the high average that it boasts, specifically a total of 87 points.
Such a player is ideal to be placed under the basket. In this way, those players who intend to penetrate will know that before their noses they will run into an almost insurmountable wall , so they will opt for another type of play much less effective.
You don’t even need to plug someone else’s pitches. Raising your arms up will be enough not to eat the feints and, despite this, point the shot so that it does not enter, later catching the rebound and mounting the counterattack.
Appreciate the fact that while you are managing the pivot, the AI is in charge of defending the other opponents . This defensive strategy is not very well seen by the community as it is not manual, but the truth is that it is extremely effective.
How to score more triples
When NBA 2K21 was released it received a lot of criticism from gamers who complained about how difficult it was to score 3s. The response from 2K Games was to launch a patch that simplified the action a bit, although to this day it is still complicated .
Fortunately, there is a very simple trick with which you will be able to score a higher number of triples. All you have to do is go to Training mode, choose the launcher of your team and press the corresponding button with which the best shooting areas appear on the screen.
Not all basketball players are the same in this regard. Some prefer to launch from the center and side , while others want to shoot at an angle of about 45 degrees. In any case, you will see marked the areas in which there is a greater probability that the shot will end up entering the basket.
Then you just have to memorize those specific areas . When you participate in the desired modality, shoot from the area in question so that more triples penetrate the networks, thus achieving a simple win.
On the other hand, keep in mind that if you shoot with the stick, the video game rewards you with greater precision , since they are more difficult shots compared to those executed using the typical digital button without analog travel.
Buy infinite boots
Following EA Sports’ lead with the FIFA 21 ‘Chemistry Styles’, in NBA 2K21 you can significantly upgrade the players on your basketball team in MyTeam mode . To do this, it is enough to buy boots that are not consumed. That is, they always remain active, providing a boost that can be very beneficial.
The advantage provided depends on each type of boot. Therefore, it is essential that you check what type of improvement is applied and if it is suitable for the various players you have. Some of the most expensive and recommended are those that improve shots from the triple zone by 3 points.
For example, Marc Gasol despite having an average of only 77, has a score of 84 in triple shots. If you give him an infinite boot with +3 on shots of three , he gets a total of 87, so many of the triples you make will be accurate.
The bonuses can be five different : acceleration, vision, dribbling, and so on. Precisely those that we have just detailed are ideal to apply on a basis that distributes play to the other members of your team.
The investment you make in buying boots ends up being more than amortized. In addition, they are not too expensive items if you bid on the market at certain times of the day whose activity is reduced by the community.
