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  • Nevertheles109
    Pro
    • Nov 2012
    • 643

    #2191
    Re: NBA 2K19 Play Now Online Thread

    Originally posted by ksuttonjr76
    Hard to really know. I have avoided zone for many years, because it's so easy to shoot people out of it. Zone is really only effective against people who throw reckless passes, but that doesn't happen due everyone wanting PnR on every possession.
    For PNO guys like yourself, what defensive schemes do you run against it? Do you adjust all of your defensive settings to run a certain scheme before the game starts?

    For the players/teams that run P&R heavy, I switch everything and it seems to negate most of the brain dead moments the P&R causes.

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    • jeebs9
      Fear is the Unknown
      • Oct 2008
      • 47568

      #2192
      Re: NBA 2K19 Play Now Online Thread

      Originally posted by Nevertheles109
      For PNO guys like yourself, what defensive schemes do you run against it? Do you adjust all of your defensive settings to run a certain scheme before the game starts?

      For the players/teams that run P&R heavy, I switch everything and it seems to negate most of the brain dead moments the P&R causes.
      It depends on my opponent. Most of my changes happen after halftime or so.

      I mix up a lot of different defense just to get my opponent thinking about ****. So he's not in the same though process rhythm. I'll even sprinkle in some Zone after timeouts here and there.


      I have a similar question for the thread. Does anyone here use dribble hand offs? They definitely mix it up. Especially vs users who off-ball. I'm not knocking it. Do what you want to do. But if you get a guy who is sinking in the paint. And lets say you have a big like Jarrett Allen (I mostly play with the Nets). When you hand the ball off. The off baller has to make a choice of wether to come out for the guard or stay with the big (just like in real life)

      <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UiZ6csqzJs8" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

      They do need to change the motion system or add pick animation to the system works. So many NBA times use this "throw & go" movement.
      Hands Down....Man Down - 2k9 memories
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IHP_5GUBQo

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      • jeebs9
        Fear is the Unknown
        • Oct 2008
        • 47568

        #2193
        Re: NBA 2K19 Play Now Online Thread

        Originally posted by ksuttonjr76
        Hard to really know. I have avoided zone for many years, because it's so easy to shoot people out of it. Zone is really only effective against people who throw reckless passes, but that doesn't happen due everyone wanting PnR on every possession.
        I use zone for user who like the paint too much. Or my opponent has tunnel vision on pick and rolls.
        Hands Down....Man Down - 2k9 memories
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IHP_5GUBQo

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        • Crossover1
          MVP
          • Feb 2009
          • 1925

          #2194
          Re: NBA 2K19 Play Now Online Thread

          In past 2Ks, the one thing I've noticed about zone users is that some plays don't play out because it's waiting for a screen or some other action that is required to move to the next step. I HATED that with a passion because it was one extra thing going for a user who is actively avoiding to defend man to man the entire game.

          People hate off-ball defense, but zone defense is more annoying especially when the opponent is getting bailed out when giving up open shots. I don't mind it because it is a basketball strategy, but there's a reason NBA teams don't run it for a half or an entire game.

          I remember there was this one guy I lost to because I couldn't hit an open jumper to save my life when he switched to a zone in the 2nd half. When I messaged him after the game, he responded that he couldn't stop my plays because I was killing him. He also admitted to dodging a bullet with all the open threes I bricked. I was infuriated as hell lol.
          'Only The Strong Survive'

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          • knockinJs
            Rookie
            • May 2016
            • 63

            #2195
            Re: NBA 2K19 Play Now Online Thread

            Originally posted by vegas80
            Experimenting with a zone . I know I know I know . Zones suck . But I’m not willing to give up the notion . Anybody have any recommended settings to try . I like playing with Boston , and I believe they can run a decent zone with the right personal .......

            Also , if you manually change the defense setttings then I initiate a zone does the computer AI still listen to my defensive settings or do they go to auto and they will just comply with my zone settings ?

            I normally have to constantly manually change circle and square and push them towards the line . It’s annoying as I’d like to learn how to rotate normally and not worry about cross court passes .....

            Zone works but... it’s only effective vs certain playstyles. I made a dude rage quit after one half running exclusively zone because he’d run his P&R play every single time down and it wasn’t working. Which is what the 2-3 is great for. Instead of running into the pick, switch to the other zone to defend. Now... guys who slash and kick into the corners will slaughter the zone. The 3-2 zone imo is garbage. The corners are always open and the paint is weak-ish to penetration. The 2-3 you have to be quick with switching to the perimeter guys to cover the holes on the wing. I can contest 75% of shots vs average users. ORebs can be killer if they have a Whiteside or Gasol type in the glass and you’re weak frontcourt.

            I like to go zone vs the Fastbreak run in transition offenses. Those guys are usually only looking to get at the rim and ignore the kick out. You’ll know if the user can beat a zone if after they notice you went zone, they slow down and play a half court offense. Depending on how the game is going, I almost always go zone at least once during the game. If I notice it’s giving them fits, I’ll stick with it. If they’re hitting tough shots I will. If they’re knocking down open threes, go back to Man.

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            • killakrok
              Pro
              • Dec 2006
              • 605

              #2196
              Re: NBA 2K19 Play Now Online Thread

              I renewed my joy and hate for 2K in back to back games.

              First game I'm talking on the phone down 4 against someone I know I should beat. I hang up, got up 11 instantly and get the quit in the 3rd. I'm glad skill matters enough that I can't be in the middle of a conversation during a competitive game.

              2nd game I'm using the Pistons for the first time against the prime Wade/Shaq Heat. Close game, I eek it out at the end by staying calm and playing D. I'm reflecting on how I managed to have 2 back to back enjoyable games...then he pauses at 1 second left and waits for the timer to run out.....

              I always press continue a few times just to let the know they still have to take the L.

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              • killakrok
                Pro
                • Dec 2006
                • 605

                #2197
                Re: NBA 2K19 Play Now Online Thread

                The Pistons might be my new Tier 2 swag. If I go against a similar level team the games are really fun.

                Blake is a beast, and his 3 is good enough that he will do damage if you sag. Drummond is beast god and they have great shooters like Jackson, Kennard, Ellingoton, Galloway, and Maker. Zaza is a nice big off the bench, and Ish Smith is a good backup PG. They also have two rim protectors that will back you up if you have good on-ball.

                If their ratings were better they might be my go to...still might make it off the fun factor.

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                • vegas80
                  Rookie
                  • Oct 2018
                  • 38

                  #2198
                  Re: NBA 2K19 Play Now Online Thread

                  Current teams I enjoy

                  T1 Celtics
                  T2 pacers ( I think they got more team orientated with dipo out )
                  T3 hawks

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                  • ksuttonjr76
                    All Star
                    • Nov 2004
                    • 8662

                    #2199
                    Re: NBA 2K19 Play Now Online Thread

                    What the hell am I doing so different from everyone else where I can't buy a shooting foul????

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                    • WBjam
                      Pro
                      • Mar 2018
                      • 708

                      #2200
                      Re: NBA 2K19 Play Now Online Thread

                      Originally posted by killakrok
                      I renewed my joy and hate for 2K in back to back games.

                      First game I'm talking on the phone down 4 against someone I know I should beat. I hang up, got up 11 instantly and get the quit in the 3rd. I'm glad skill matters enough that I can't be in the middle of a conversation during a competitive game.

                      2nd game I'm using the Pistons for the first time against the prime Wade/Shaq Heat. Close game, I eek it out at the end by staying calm and playing D. I'm reflecting on how I managed to have 2 back to back enjoyable games...then he pauses at 1 second left and waits for the timer to run out.....

                      I always press continue a few times just to let the know they still have to take the L.
                      Lol I'm the same. I'm watching TV on the side or even reading on the laptop half concentrating on the game. Most of these fools just fast break and hunt for the human and it works until I decide to concentrate if they haven't quite by half time.

                      Recent game was 72-16. He stopped playing so I ran up the score with Ray Felton 36pts and sent him the screenshot after lol. Felton is so rubbish it is actually hard to hit open Js and 3s with him lol.

                      Just quit if you want...don't be a dick about it.

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                      • ksuttonjr76
                        All Star
                        • Nov 2004
                        • 8662

                        #2201
                        Re: NBA 2K19 Play Now Online Thread

                        I have to ask.

                        Has anyone ever intentionally "add" a generic player to their rotation while using a classic team?

                        For some low rated players, I swear they can give you some quick offense in under 3 minutes. I was up by 25 points, and I decide to put in the bench for the final quarter. As a result, I had two generic players on the floor. Why did I go 4 for 5 for 3's, 2 steals, 1 block, while being hell on offense, lol.

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                        • Crossover1
                          MVP
                          • Feb 2009
                          • 1925

                          #2202
                          Re: NBA 2K19 Play Now Online Thread

                          Originally posted by ksuttonjr76
                          I have to ask.

                          Has anyone ever intentionally "add" a generic player to their rotation while using a classic team?

                          For some low rated players, I swear they can give you some quick offense in under 3 minutes. I was up by 25 points, and I decide to put in the bench for the final quarter. As a result, I had two generic players on the floor. Why did I go 4 for 5 for 3's, 2 steals, 1 block, while being hell on offense, lol.
                          Because it's too easy to make jumpers. When everyone is a threat from outside the paint, it changes the entire way you play defense. So now that John Doe has a 50 3-pt rating, I have to defend him as if he's rated at 70 3-pt rating.

                          As for defense, the most influential factors are height, speed, and vertical. The badges are just artificial boosters to make it more likely that the offensive player misses when assigned to that matchup.

                          That's why I can dominate the paint and perimeter with Robert Williams more than Al Horford or Baynes. Same thing with McGee on the Warriors the previous 2 years.
                          'Only The Strong Survive'

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                          • ksuttonjr76
                            All Star
                            • Nov 2004
                            • 8662

                            #2203
                            Re: NBA 2K19 Play Now Online Thread

                            Originally posted by Crossover1
                            Because it's too easy to make jumpers. When everyone is a threat from outside the paint, it changes the entire way you play defense. So now that John Doe has a 50 3-pt rating, I have to defend him as if he's rated at 70 3-pt rating.

                            As for defense, the most influential factors are height, speed, and vertical. The badges are just artificial boosters to make it more likely that the offensive player misses when assigned to that matchup.

                            That's why I can dominate the paint and perimeter with Robert Williams more than Al Horford or Baynes. Same thing with McGee on the Warriors the previous 2 years.
                            I noticed. I might have to start using one of them to give Paul George some needed rest when I use the Classic Pacers squad.

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                            • jdotb
                              Rookie
                              • May 2018
                              • 282

                              #2204
                              Re: NBA 2K19 Play Now Online Thread

                              bro how do you get your cpu ai teammates to steal the ball for you lol the cpu is literally ripping the ball from me its ****in stupid. its funny how to off ball players get more steals than the dudes who actually play on ball.

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                              • ksuttonjr76
                                All Star
                                • Nov 2004
                                • 8662

                                #2205
                                Re: NBA 2K19 Play Now Online Thread

                                Originally posted by jdotb
                                bro how do you get your cpu ai teammates to steal the ball for you lol the cpu is literally ripping the ball from me its ****in stupid. its funny how to off ball players get more steals than the dudes who actually play on ball.
                                Lol...I swear Paul George gets more steals as the AI, then I do when I control him. The AI got game changing steal in one of my last games, then I turned around to hit the game winning 3. It was a thing of beauty.

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