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How To Stop Scoring Runs in NBA 2k12

Posted on March 22, 2012 at 10:03 PM.

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In NBA 2k12, just like real basketball, there will be scoring runs where the other teams get on a roll and it will seem unstoppable. Sometimes it feels like they can't stop making every basket whether it's in your face, or wide open. I will give you some tips for when this happens to you in NBA 2k12. This would usually happen in the All-Star, Superstar or Hall of Fame difficulty. It will feel like the computer player would make everything in your face, and frustrate you. Here are some of the ways I found out to stop them and their momentum:

Use Timeouts Effectively

In this year's game, timeouts are VERY effective. If you feel like the other team is gaining momentum slowly, it will be a great idea to call a timeout to slow or stop that momentum. Usually when the other team scores 6 points in a row, I'll call a timeout if I have some to spare. I suggest to use as much as you can, as long as you have at least 3-4 timeouts to save for the fourth quarter. It really does stop their momentum and you will slowly have to gain your momentum back by playing good defense and shooting high-quality shots (and making them).

Keep Your Composure

There are times when you can get frustrated while playing, and may even make stupid decisions like passing when the player is not open or shooting an unnecessary shot. These are the things that will help the other team keep their run up and just make you furious. When it comes to times like these, calling a timeout would help. After that, just relax and play your game. Do NOT force anything if it isn't there, and take what they give you. If they are playing aggressive defense, try to calm down and see what is available for you to do. Whatever you do, do not make bad choices or this will lead to the other team staying on their run. Take a deep breath and just do you!

Focus On Inside Scoring

Sometimes your outside shot is just not working and you need to stop living in the outside scoring forcing 3's and not giving it to your post players. If you have good post players, use them! This is a great way to get back in the game. It is always much better for your team to play inside-out, which means to play the post first and if there is anything double-team, kick it out to your open shooters. If nobody is double-teaming you, try to do what you can to keep it inside in the post. However, if you have a good penetrating guard or forward, you can use them this way, too. Use screens to get yourself open lanes and penetrate the defense. If you keep doing this, the defense is bound to collapse on you. Once this happens, you can get open shots by kicking it out to your shooters! This is a great way to get your offense going if nothing good is happening for your team.

Use The Playbook

I have recently found out that using the playbook may help your offense a lot! The other team was just going on a roll, so I called a timeout and a deep breath first. After that, I tried to switch it up by running plays. This worked to perfection. The shooters got open shots because of screens and the other team was getting frustrated, especially when I played good defense on them and slowed the pace down when needed. If you don't run plays for players, try it out because it will just help you out and make you more unpredictable. Just know the basic plays and you can be effective and stop their momentum in no time!

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