re: NBA 2k19 Ranked H2H Journey

For settings to defend the P&R spam you’ll encounter, I always set my defense to guard baseline (forgot the specific setting but set it to middle), and have your C stay attached on the P&R. I also like to ICE the P&R too. This allows me to defend against the roller while still potentially getting a turnover if the ball handler forces a pass.


I set to have my defense give up middle because most users go baseline where the help defense usually isn’t there and if there is, it’s coming from the corner which leads to an easy corner 3. Also, baseline has always been easier to blow by in 2k going all the way back to 2k11. By forcing middle, unless they’re running a 5 out offense, you’ll have the help defense rotate over on the slasher without giving up an easy bucket.

Another top would be to learn when to on ball and off ball defense. P&R logic is still flawed no matter the settings; I like to off ball those.

I’ve lost a few since starting 14-2. I think the Pels are my official tier 2 team. A lineup of Jrue, Moore, Miller, Niko, and AD is tough to match up with. And if I’m nursing a lead late, Jrue, Solo, Miller/Johnson/, Niko and AD is TOUGH to score on. Jrue can shut down primary ball handlers while AD is the best big on the game.