NBA 2K Game Overview

NBA 2K 101

NBA 2K is a 1v1 “Sports Sim”, meaning the game is simulating a real-life sport (professional basketball in this case).
As this is a simulation game for an in-person sport, there are no “otherworldly” or unrealistic abilities that can be used in the game.
Officially licensed by the NBA, the game allows players to compete as any professional team/player currently active in the National Basketball Association.
Competitive matches follow the standard, real-world ruleset established by the NBA. The team with the most points at the end of 4 quarters wins.
Games are split into 4 quarters. Each quarter is simulated in a faster time than its real-life counterpart (avg. 5 minutes per quarter) to keep games at a reasonable length.

As a 1v1 competitive game, competitors will control all the players on the basketball court, having autonomy over a single player at any given time.
Just like a head coach, competitors can call plays (i.e.) pick and roll, isolation, zone defense, etc. in real-time during gameplay.
Competitors will need to utilize real-world strategies on offense and defense. Good knowledge of how basketball works will result in higher rates of success in NBA 2K.