Just picked up NBA2k18 for XB1. Haven't played 2k since the Sega Dreamcast days ( College Days. So, I'm doing my-gm because I enjoy playing a season more than I enjoy micro-transactions. I'm the Hawks since it's the hometown team and going into this I knew that they were not a good team in real life. So, I wasn't expecting much in the game. Through 10 games, I am 1-9! I'm shooting 26% and just haven't been able to figure the game out. I only play sports games (Madden and FIFA) and I can usually pick up how to play the game pretty quickly. But for some reason I can't figure it out on NBA. Looking for some tips for some of these common frustrations:

--I'm missing a ton of layups which should be automatic
--I'm shooting 26% which is terrible. I am trying to run plays but 90% of the time I can't get anything to happen with the plays. I end up shooting a desperation shot because the shot clock is running out.
--I'm getting dominated in the paint. Probably a user defense issue so what are some tips to play better defense?
--How do I do "moves"? Is it just using the RS or are there other combinations I should be looking at?
--Are there any TD NBA2k online leagues? If not, anyone interested in putting something together?

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Posted by bconne1

Member since Jun 2006

776 posts

Posted on 11/11/17 at 4:26 pm to CHiPs25

I played 17, and greatly benefitted from watching YouTube vids that broke down post moves. I became a monster in the paint and quickly had to start dialing up the difficulty.

I never got too good at dribble moves, but I'd kick the ball back out and start draining 3s once they started doubling down on my bigs.

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Posted by hoojy

In the fridge with my hot sauce.

Member since Nov 2013

8575 posts

Posted on 11/11/17 at 4:34 pm to CHiPs25

Play it as well. Sadly, I spent 20 bucks for 75k vc. It helped me out quit a bit. Now I can at least, hit an open shot w/o having to greenline a shot.

But yes, it sux.

Never shot less than 40% even on base shitty stats. Maybe, take better shots. Open shots, you should hit around 40% with shitty stats. Yes, you read that right, 40% >.<. Hitting around 60% now with the same shot selection after spending 20 bucks. >.<

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Posted by zsav77

Member since Oct 2011

6063 posts

Posted on 11/13/17 at 1:17 pm to CHiPs25

Was a big fan of 2k17, couldn't wait to get 2k18... and was severely disappointed.

Shooting is broken in this game. Simple as that. Damn shame, cause it's been a great franchise for a long time.

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Posted by theducks

Where The Blazers Play

Member since Aug 2013

13709 posts

Posted on 11/13/17 at 2:49 pm to zsav77

2k17 was terrible. 2k16 was great until they started to cater to the 3pt spamming scrubs by boosting 3s around the ASB.

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Posted by apfour21

New Orleans, LA

Member since Nov 2012

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Posted on 11/13/17 at 2:51 pm to CHiPs25

Microtransactions went to an absurd level this year. Destroyed the game.

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Posted by Mr Personality

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Member since Mar 2014

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Posted on 12/14/17 at 6:11 pm to CHiPs25

Just got this as a Christmas gift. I'm a total noob. Is the franchise mode deep?

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Posted by CHiPs25

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Member since Apr 2014

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Posted on 12/20/17 at 1:48 pm to Mr Personality

Seems to be pretty deep. I haven't played it much because I just couldn't figure out the timing and i'm tired of missing layups. So much potential in the gameplay, unfortunately the fundamentals are broken.

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