Crazy momentum swing....lid on the basket

[jonesha2000]

No matter how fun this game can be and how much they improve the game, this aspect always finds its way into the game. It is the one most incredibly frustrating part about this game. And the reason I don't think it'll ever be fixed is 2k would have to admit that this problem exists which I sure doubt they will. I call time outs, try for easy shots...none of it works. Simple passes are stolen, guys don't hustle at all for the ball. You may as well put the controller down. But it goes both ways...I have beat people that way as well. Everything I do is highlight material and every shot falls. Even when I win like that it's not fun and if my opponent quit I don't even get mad. I'm 34 so I could care less about a record or rankings. I just want to have fun while playing a bball game and don't want to have to worry about these crazy lid on the basket moments. If I get beat, cool...as long as it's not cheap. MAN this makes me ill.

[AndyP]

Quote: Originally Posted by jonesha2000

No matter how fun this game can be and how much they improve the game, this aspect always finds its way into the game. It is the one most incredibly frustrating part about this game. And the reason I don't think it'll ever be fixed is 2k would have to admit that this problem exists which I sure doubt they will. I call time outs, try for easy shots...none of it works. Simple passes are stolen, guys don't hustle at all for the ball. You may as well put the controller down. But it goes both ways...I have beat people that way as well. Everything I do is highlight material and every shot falls. Even when I win like that it's not fun and if my opponent quit I don't even get mad. I'm 34 so I could care less about a record or rankings. I just want to have fun while playing a bball game and don't want to have to worry about these crazy lid on the basket moments. If I get beat, cool...as long as it's not cheap. MAN this makes me ill.

I just played a game where this post sums up exactly how I feel. I wish there was a way of toning down the momentum or whatever you want to call it.

[Coach2K]

Momentum is the best part of the game in my opinion. Stopping momentum is more than just calling timeouts. It's about making adjustments and executing after them.

In real life, every game has momentum, the game would be dead without it.

To gain momentum, there are certain guys on your team that affect momentum more than others. To stop momentum, you want to also use those same guys. On the Pacers, those guys are Granger and George.

If your opponent or CPU does something to send momentum in their favor, the sooner you put a damper on it the better. For example, if a guy hits a big three against you while you are on the road, come down and get a dunk to quiet the crowd or at the very least get a good shot with one of your best players.

Listen carefully to the announcers, they give you clues on what you need to do. The commentary is like a subliminal message that tells you what's happening and how to correct it. Most people tune it out, but it's been put together very nicely.

But in the end, execution on your part kills momentum for the other team and gives it to you. Take your time and be extra patient when the other team does something great to pump up their team. It pays off.

Remember too that momentum is easier for higher rated teams to grab. The Heat can quickly turn momentum over to them while the Bobcats and other lower rated teams have to work hard for everything they get.

It's that way by design and for good reason, that's the way it works in real life.

[Norris_Cole]

Quote: Originally Posted by www.Coach2K.com

Momentum is the best part of the game in my opinion. Stopping momentum is more than just calling timeouts. It's about making adjustments and executing after them. In real life, every game has momentum, the game would be dead without it.

Exactly, momentum is a big part of the game of basketball in real life as well. You'll see games where the other team is hitting contested shot after contested shot while your team is bricking open shots. It's basketball

However I must admit I find it a little bit exaggerated at times in 2k

[cj54]

I actually think the momentum swings/comeback logic is probably the best in any recent 2k series. At least comparing allstar difficulty this year to last.

What sliders and settings are you using? On allstar with sliders I can hold double digit leads when I use a strong team, last year allstar was more erratic. If a patch can fix some of the issues I may even bump the difficulty up.

[cmebfresh]

Thats basketball, its always a momentum swing in the real basketball. This game makes it realistic to me. you just have to keep focus to make the easiest basket

[JasonWilliams55]

Quote: Originally Posted by www.Coach2K.com

Momentum is the best part of the game in my opinion. Stopping momentum is more than just calling timeouts. It's about making adjustments and executing after them. In real life, every game has momentum, the game would be dead without it. To gain momentum, there are certain guys on your team that affect momentum more than others. To stop momentum, you want to also use those same guys. On the Pacers, those guys are Granger and George. If your opponent or CPU does something to send momentum in their favor, the sooner you put a damper on it the better. For example, if a guy hits a big three against you while you are on the road, come down and get a dunk to quiet the crowd or at the very least get a good shot with one of your best players. Listen carefully to the announcers, they give you clues on what you need to do. The commentary is like a subliminal message that tells you what's happening and how to correct it. Most people tune it out, but it's been put together very nicely. But in the end, execution on your part kills momentum for the other team and gives it to you. Take your time and be extra patient when the other team does something great to pump up their team. It pays off. Remember too that momentum is easier for higher rated teams to grab. The Heat can quickly turn momentum over to them while the Bobcats and other lower rated teams have to work hard for everything they get. It's that way by design and for good reason, that's the way it works in real life.

Coach2k killing it with QFTs.

Bolded part is the dead truth.

[demfl]

Its 100% overpowered and does in no way mimic real basketball, because of the swing I have shot wide open perfect release 91 rated mid range with curry and missed because the other team had back 2 back dunks. It's not realistic, when the CPU is programmed to have you missed no matter what.

Its cool if they boast the rating of the team on the run i get that, but don't make it where the other team is destined to miss no matter what just as bad as myplayer when you create a turnover the CPU always scores, not realistic at all.