NBA 2K21 Advanced Defense Controls Guide

by Falagar / Articles, Game Controls & Hotkeys, NBA 2K21 / 31 Aug 2020

It has always been easier to play good offense in NBA 2K than playing quality defense. On offense, you dictate the tempo of the game by harnessing your creativity and making the first move, but on defense, every movement is made in reaction to the opposing team.

You can never fall asleep during a possession – you need to be on the prowl at all times, maintaining the intensity of a professional defense. If you struggle on the defensive end in NBA 2K21, these controls will get you on the road to becoming a lockdown defender.

Action	Xbox One	PS4
Intentional Foul	Press and hold X when near the ball handler	Press and hold ▢ when near the ball handler
Double Team	Press and hold LT	Press and hold L1
Icon Double Team	Press LT, then press the desired double teamers action button	Press L1, then press the desired double teamers action button
Team Intentional Foul	Press the view button to commit a Team Intentional Foul	Press the touchpad to to commit a Team Intentional Foul
Defensive Pressure Adjustments	Press LT, then press the action button of desired defender.	Press L1, then press the action button of desired defender
Call 2-3 Zone	Press the left arrow and select 2-3 Zone	Swipe from top to bottom on the touchpad
Call 3-2 Zone	Press the left arrow and select 3-2 Zone	Swipe from left to right on the touchpad
Call Man to Man	Press the left arrow and select Man to Man	Swipe from bottom to top on the touchpad

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Falagar

He is the founder and editor of Magic Game World. He loved gaming from the moment he got a PlayStation 1 with Gran Turismo on his 7th birthday.
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