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NBA 2K20: Complete controls guide (offense, defense, shooting, dribbling, stealing) for PS4 and Xbox One


The latest edition of the popular 2K sim NBA 2K20 hit the shelves last Friday, with players all over the world getting their hands on the title and looking to get stuck into all the new features in the game.

But to get started, you need to know the controls. With a host of new features, the only sure-fire way to crush your opponents is to have total mastery of the controls. There have been a few changes from last year, but we have what you need to rain down points and win games in NBA 2K20.

To make the highlight reel plays you have to be able to do the basics first.

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Basic Offense

Action Xbox One PS4
Regular Pass A X
Bounce Pass B O
Overhead Pass Y
Shoot X
Call Play LB L1
Icon Pass RB R1
Post Up LT L2
Sprint RT R2
Move Player Left Joystick Left Joystick
Pro Stick Right Joystick Right Joystick

These are the basic controls that you need to compete in 2K at any level. Although basic, if you use them well, they are some of the most important controls you’ll need when competing across every game mode.

Like in previous editions of NBA 2K, the trick is ensuring that you time when to press your buttons and which direction to hold your joystick in order to make the right pass or bucket.

Being able to use a range of different passing styles is crucial. Whilst a basic flat pass may work for short passes from man to man, if you can throw an overhead or a bounce pass from time to time, it will make your play far less predictable and therefore much more difficult for your opponent to defend against you.

Off-Ball Offense

Action Xbox One PS4
Call for Ball A X
Set Screen B O
Rebound Y
Tell CPU to Shoot X
Post Up LB L2
Sprint RB R2
Move Player Left Joystick Left Joystick

Regarding shooting, it is all about timing. Each player has their own different timing. For example Carmelo Anthony has one of the fastest release in the game, whilst Dirk Nowitzki has a very slow release, so you will need to spend some time on the practice court figuring out which players work best for you.

Leaning players hot spots will help massively.

Those players with high shooting attributes will be slightly more forgiving if you don’t get your timing spot on. So if you’re attempting a three with one of the A+ shooters for example, you will have more leeway than shooting with those who don’t.

Basic Defense

Arguably more important than offense, it is crucial to learn the defense controls like the back of your hand to stop your opposition from picking up easy baskets. Being able to steal consistently is vital, but it is also the control that will give away the most fouls.

Look for those players with an A-grade steal, they will be your best friend when defending.  Being able to block and take charge well are two other key features for basic defending

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Action Xbox One PS4
Player Swap A X
Take Charge B O
Block/Rebound Y
Steal X
Double Team LB L1
Icon Swap RB R1
Intense-D LT L2
Sprint RT R2
Move Player Left Joystick Left Joystick

The Off-Ball Controls are all self explanatory. These are the absolute basics which any 2K player needs to know in order to play the game at any level.

Off-Ball Defense

Action Xbox One PS4
Take Charge B O
Block/Rebound Y
Steal X
Post Engage LB L2
Sprint RB R2
Move Player Left Joystick Left Joystick

That’s what you need to survive on the court, but to thrive there is plenty more to learn. Those 2K players who want to be a little more specific with the choices they make on the court can use a whole host of more advanced controls…

Advanced Offense

When it comes to attacking, simple passing and shooting doesn’t always work. There is a whole lot more that you need to know if you are going to be able to outwit your opponent and grab that W.

Playcalling in offense will help you pick up points.

From knowing how to call a timeout to being able to run a pick and roll, here’s a list of all the important advanced offense controls in NBA 2K20.

Action Xbox One PS4
Call Timeout A X
Positional Playcalling Press LT and RT then select the teammates action button Press L1 and R1 then select the teammates action button
2K Smart Playcalling Press the left arrow and select 2K Smart Play Press the left arrow and select 2K Smart Play
Post Up Press LT and select Post Up Press L1 and select Post Up
Quick Isolation Press LT and select Isolation Press L1 and select Isolation
Dynamic Quick Play Press the left arrow and choose desired Dynamic Quick Play Press the left arrow and choose desired Dynamic Quick Play
Pick Control Basic Press and hold LT to have a teammate set a pick Press and hold L1 to have a teammate set a pick
Pick Control Side Press and hold LT. Use LS to choose the pick side. Press and hold L1. Use L3 to choose the pick side
Pick Control Roll or Fade Press and hold LT. Use RT to choose Roll or Fade Press and hold L1. Use R1 to choose Roll or Fade
Slip Screen and Early Fade Pick a call and then press LT again before the screener gets hit to have them Slip or Fade early. Pick a call and then press L1 again before the screener gets hit to have them Slip or Fade early.
Icon Pick Control Press LT and RT, then press and hold the teammates action button to have them set a screen. Press L1 and R1, then press and hold the teammates action button to have them set a screen.
Running Baseline Hold LB and use the right analogue stick to move the in-bounder. Hold L2 and use the right analogue stick to move the in-bounder.

The advance defense controls are difficult to grasp, and will take some time to master. Calling zones is probably the most confusing feature for new players but one which can be the difference between winning and losing when executed properly.

Advanced Defense

Action Xbox One PS4
Intentional Foul Press and hold X when near the ball handler Press and hold ▢ when near the ball handler
Double Team Press and hold LT Press and hold L1
Icon Double Team Press LT, then press the desired double teamers action button Press L1, then press the desired double teamers action button
Team Intentional Foul Press the view button to commit a Team Intentional Foul Press the touchpad to to commit a Team Intentional Foul
Defensive Pressure Adjustments Press LT, then press the action button of desired defender. Press L1, then press the action button of desired defender
Call 2-3 Zone Press the left arrow and select 2-3 Zone Swipe from top to bottom on the touchpad
Call 3-2 Zone Press the left arrow and select 3-2 Zone Swipe from left to right on the touchpad
Call Man to Man Press the left arrow and select Man to Man Swipe from bottom to top on the touchpad

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Dribbling

Brookyln’s Kyrie Irving has some of the best handles in the game.

Dribbling isn’t as simple as just taking the ball up the court. Being able to handle the ball well and step past your man will help to open up the court and give you plenty more options on offense. Here is the list of those all-important dribble moves you need to know.

Action Xbox One PS4
In and Out RB and move right analogue stick up then quickly release R2 and move right analogue stick up then quickly release
Hesitation Move R right then quickly release when dribbling with right-hand Move R right then quickly release when dribbling with right-hand
Hesitation Escape RB and move right analogue stick then quickly release when dribbling with right hand. R2 and move right analogue stick then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.
Crossover Move right analogue stick left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand Move right analogue stick left then quickly release when dribbling with right hand
Stepback RB and move right analogue stick down then quickly release when driving. R2 and move right analogue stick down then quickly release when driving.
Spin Rotate right analogue stick clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand. Rotate right analogue stick clockwise then quickly release when dribbling with right hand

Half Spin Rotate right analogue stick in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand. Rotate right analogue stick in a quarter-circle from right to up then quickly release when dribbling with right hand.

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