Dribbling is one of the most important aspects of the NBA 2K23 and one of the most challenging skills to master. You can improve your game if you can learn to dribble and make quick, precise movements. Likewise, defense is another key component of the game. If you can learn to control your opponent and force them to make mistakes, you will have a huge advantage on the court. So without further ado, here are Ebuymt tips for improving your dribbling and defense in NBA 2K23 (PS5).

 

 

• Dribbling Tips
  
• Defense With The Ball Tips
  
• Off The Ball Defense Tips
  

 

It takes more than just the best players and teams to win games, Good dribbling and defensive skills are the keys to playing NBA 2K23. Here are some tips on how to improve your dribbling and defense during your game:

• For starters, when you're on offense, use various dribbling moves to keep your defender guessing. You can create space between you and your defender using a crossover dribble, an interleague dribble, or a turn dribble. If you can step on your defender, it is much easier to score or create opportunities for teammates.
• When defending, pay attention to your opponent's tendencies. Watch how they attack and what types of moves they like to use. If you can anticipate their next move, you'll be better able to stop them. Also, remember team defense; if you can help your teammates by rotating ball handlers or double-teaming ball handlers, it will go a long way toward stopping.

 

 

NBA 2K23 Tips: Dribbling (PS5)

 

1. Signature Fancy Dribble

• Move around and let go of the right stick
• You can perform various dribbling actions

 

2. Cut inside and outside

• When dribbling with the right hand
• Push the right stick up and right, then quickly release

 

3. Hesitation Move

• When dribbling with right/left hands
• Push the right joystick right/left, then quickly release

 

4. Hesitation Move Extraordinary

• When dribbling with the right/left hand
• Press R2 + push the right stick to the right/left
• Then let go quickly

 

5. Cross dribble

• Push the right stick up.
• Then let go quickly

 

6. Offensive cross dribble

• When dribbling with the right hand
• Press R2 + push the right joystick up or up to the left
• Then let go quickly

 

7. Crotch cross dribble

• When dribbling with right/left hands
• Push the right joystick left/right, then quickly release

 

8. Get rid of the cross dribble

• When dribbling with right/left hands
• Press R2+ to push the right joystick left/right
• Then let go quickly

 

9. Dribble behind the back

• When dribbling with the right hand
• Push the right joystick down to the left, then quickly release

 

10. Behind the back dribble (get rid of)

• Right-hand dribble while standing
• Press R2 + push the right joystick down to the left
• Then let go quickly

 

11. Step Back

• Push the right stick down
• Then let go quickly

 

12. Step back to disengage

• Press R2+ to push the right joystick down
• Then let go quickly

 

13. Turn Around

• When dribbling with right/left hands
• Rotate the right joystick clockwise/counterclockwise
• Then let go quickly

 

14. Half Turn

• When dribbling with right/left hands
• Turn right stick 1/4 turn from right/left to up
• Then let go quickly

 

15. Emergency Stop/Small Steps

• Tap L2 to shift while cutting in
• Come and distance yourself from the defender
• Create gaps

 

16. Block The Defender

• Holding down L2 will allow you to
• Use your body to parry defenders

 

 

NBA 2K23 Tips: Defense With The Ball (PS5)

 

1. Press the ball holder

• Hold LT
• And push the left stick toward the dribbler

 

2. Quick slide

• Hold LT+RT
• Push the left stick in any direction

 

3. Reach out

• Push and hold the right stick left/right
• To defend the passing lane

 

4. Interference shot

• Push right stick up
• Then quickly let go

 

5. Stealing with the ball

• Push the right stick down
• Then quickly let go

 

6. Jumping interference

• Push and hold the left stick away from the shooter
• And press Y

 

7. Strong block

• Hold RT+Y

 

8. Draw an offensive foul

• Hold B

 

9. Diving

• Double click B

 

10. Remove the stool with your back

• Move the left stick toward the opposite direction of the backup ball holder
• Then release quickly (when pushed)

 

 

NBA 2K23 Tips: Off The Ball Defense (PS5)

 

1. Card position

• After the ball is thrown
• Get close to your opponent and hold LT

 

2. Block catch

• Near the opponent
• And hold LT while outside the arc

 

3. Back push

• Hold down
• LT starts back contact
• Push the left stick toward the offensive player

 

4. Remove the stool with your back

• Hold LT to start post contact
• Push the right stick in the same direction the offensive player pushes

 

5. Post-body conversion

• Hold LT to start post contact
• Push the right stick up, down, left, or right

 

6. Back to grab the position

• Hold LT to start post contact
• Push the right stick up or down when the offensive player is trying to switch moves

 

7. Tackling the restricted area pass

• Hold LT to start post contact
• Press X when the ball is passed

 

8. Getting out of the backup state

• The opposite direction of the attacking player
• Push the left stick

 

9. Scrambling for the ball

• While chasing the ball
• Press X repeatedly