[bigeastbumrush]

Just played my first game.

I'll get my concerns out the way first.

CONCERNS-
*Game feels sluggish as far as the controls are concerned during games. I didn't feel that way in the gym. I expect players to 'burst' out of moves but it seems a bit stiff still. Not horrible, but noticeable.
*Saw a turnaround 3 pointer from Kobe (All-Star setting).
*Couple of blocked jumpshots by Gasol (mostly on turnarounds).
*Called one play but didn't know how to call them again. Not sure if I have to hold the LB and press one of the plays at the same time. But when you call a play, diagrams show up on the court. I wasn't sure how to follow them...yet.

POSITIVES-
*Did NOT see super PG play as Derek Fisher distributed the ball. He had about 3 assists in the short game.
*The Gym is INCREDIBLE! Can't even express how good this is.
*The entrance from the tunnel is great.
*Commentary is superb.
*Pau Gasol had 3 offensive rebounds for the CPU. Good to see the CPU fighting for boards.
*Block shots look great! There was one where Bynum was going for a two-handed layup off the glass and I used KG to swat the ball and his hands, thus getting a foul called against me. But it was good to see the variations in shot blocks.
*This one I love because it was a concern of mine- Shots DO rattle around the rim. I took shots from the post that bounced around and went in.

Overall, I'd give it a 7.5 but I'm going to play more. HUGE improvement however over Live 08.

I'll let you know what else I see.