penquin11 wrote:BizGilwalker wrote:penquin11 wrote:I scored 104 points in a game on 2k15.... And the extremely deep Hornets squad I was leading only won by 4 points (164-158) against a seemingly unstoppable Cav's squad... What is defense?
Were you on easy? My career high is like 26 and I'm a big, athletic starting point guard who averages a triple-double in my second season.
And yes I give up well over 26ppg to the opposing PGs. Defense is really tough, especially when your teammates provide ZERO help defense, and as always, athletic PGs like Brandon Jennings are gods in 2k.
I play on Hall of Fame with simulation sliders. I can check and see if I have a screenshot to show you the game. I use Paul Pierce's shot and green that sucker about 80% of the time, even online with lag. I also went through each and every single one of my animations and made sure they were exactly the ones I wanted (by testing them).
I am a 6'4 PG that is nearly maxed out attribute-wise. Early injuries to Kemba Walker and Roberts gave me extra minutes in my first few games with the club, and before I even finished my second 10 day deal.
As I came to find out the Hornets are a team with extremely high offensive potential. Lance Stephenson will not miss with 3 seconds left on the shot clock. Al Jefferson is unstoppable in the post. Vonleh can't miss from mid. Kemba scores more off the bench then he does as a starter. MKG is an alleyoop threat who also collects offensive rebounds. PJ Hairiston (like in real life I hope!) is automatic from 3. Hell even Bismack Biyombo will get in on the fun.
The only team I can think of in 2k with more offensive potential than the Hornets (at game start) under user control is the Warriors.
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When I first started playing opposing PG's used to make me their b*tch as well. Don't sweat it, since then I've learned how to shut down even the best of players (and by shut down I mean keep them below 16 points- which is a hell of an achievement when you are up against Rose).
TIPS ON DEFENDING:
- Don't use the sprint button, just don't.
- Don't try to reach in and make steals on the perimeter- save that **** for half court.
- The name of the game is utilizing help defense. It is okay to purposely allow an opposing player to drive if you call for a double team prior to them taking off. Usually this results in Bitchsmack Biyombo wrecking some pore preasan'ts **** for me.
- To stop driving all-together bump up against the opponent and gently back off, this also decimates the chance they will make a shot on you as it limits the distance you have to close out.
- When the opponent tries to utilize the baseline as a screen go over the top and intercept. There are very few teams that have the ability to lop the ball from a non PG, let alone have a PG that can jam that sucker.
- On fastbreak situations play the middle. The AI is trained to go for the hoop.
- Don't jump to block shots unless you ABSOLUTELY know you can block it, putting your hand up is easier to recover from and impacts the shot enough anyways.
- Contrary to that previous statement ALWAYS try to block layups or dunks.
Maxing your rating certainly helps haha
I'm a 72 rated pg and I do the vast majority of what you've said here. The help defense just doesn't happen a lot of the time though.
I did manage to score 46/15/14 last game though. Didn't help me ward off Jeff Teague and his unstoppable pull up jumpers from 20 feet
