Playing Offense

• 1). Use the left analog stick to move your player up and down the court. As your player moves, he will dribble the ball automatically. Press the "Y" button to perform a power dribble to get to the basket while near the hoop but surrounded by defenders. Press the "Left Trigger" and use the right analog stick to perform a spin move around defenders.
  
  
• 2). Press the "A" button to pass. Your player will automatically pass to the player closest to you, who will have a circle beneath him. Press the "Right Bumper" to bring up the "Direct Pass" option. Each player will be assigned either the "A," "B," "X" or "Y" button. Press the corresponding button to perform a direct pass to that player.
  
  
• 3). Press the "B" button to shoot. Press away from the hoop on the left analog stick and press the "B" button to perform a fade away shot. Press the "X" button to do a dunk or lay-up when you're right at the basket.
  
  
• 4). Press and hold the "Right Trigger" to use a player's turbo. This will cause the player to run faster in short bursts. Hold the turbo button while approaching the basket and press the dunk button to perform a dunk.
  
  
• 5). Press the "Left Bumper" to locate "Hot Spots." "Hot Spots" use real NBA shot data to illuminate the places on the court where your players are most effective.
  
  
• 6). Press the "Left Trigger" and use the left analog stick to protect the ball when you're being pressured by a defender. This will cause your player to hug the ball and turn away from the defender in the direction you press on the analog stick.
  
  

Playing Defense

• 1). Press the "A" button to switch players. Hold the "Right Bumper" and press the face button that appears of a particular player to switch to that player. Tap the "Right Bumper" to switch to your previous player.
  
  
• 2). Press "Up" on the right analog stick to put the player's hands up. Press "Down" on the right analog stick to go into defensive stance.
  
  
• 3). Press the "X" button when you're close to a player with the ball as he begins to dribble. Your character will attempt a steal. Press the "Y" button to block or attempt a rebound when you're defender is close to the basket.
  
  
• 4). Press the "B" button and hold "Left" or "Right" on the right analog stick to take a charge. This will cause your player to stand still in an attempt to draw contact with the opposing player.
  
  
• 5). Press the "Back" button to perform an intentional foul.