How to Play NBA Live 19: A Beginner’s Guide

How to Play NBA Live 19: A Beginner’s Guide – Learn the basics of NBA Live 19 and get started playing the game like a pro!

Introduction

Welcome to NBA Live 19! This eagerly awaited edition of the popular basketball game franchise returns with new features and modes to keep fans engaged for hours on end. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll show you the ropes so you can start playing like a pro in no time. Let’s get started!

Starting a game

To start a game, press the “Start” button on the main menu. From there, you can choose to play a quick game, a full game, or an online game. Quick games are simulated matchups between two random teams. Full games let you choose two teams to play each other, and online games let you play against another person.

Game Modes

NBA Live 19 offers a variety of game modes to keep you entertained. Here’s a quick rundown of each one:

-Play Now: As the name suggests, this is the mode you’ll use to play a quick exhibition match with any two teams of your choice.
-The One: This is the game’s story mode, in which you create a player and attempt to take them from obscurity to legend status.
-Season: In Season mode, you play through an entire 82-game season with any team of your choice, simulating games when necessary.
-Career: Career mode is similar to Season mode, but it includes off-court elements such as managing player morale, interacting with the media, and signing free agents.
-Ultimate Team: Ultimate Team is a card collecting mode in which you create a team of players using card packs. You can then take that team online and compete against other players’ squads.

Pick your team

You can either pick an existing NBA team or create your own player and compete in the My Career mode. If you want to pick an NBA team, simply scroll through the list of available teams until you find one that you like. If you want to create your own player, select “My Career” from the main menu.

Choose your players

Now that you know the basics of how to play NBA Live 19, it’s time to pick your team. You can either choose to play as an existing NBA team, or create your own player and team by going to Myleague.

To pick an existing NBA team, simply go to the main menu and select ‘Play Now’. From there, you will be able to scroll through a list of all the teams in the league, including classic teams. Once you’ve selected your team, you can either play a quick game against the CPU, or jump into a full season.

Creating your own player is a bit more involved, but it allows you to have much more control over your career. To create your player, go to Myleague from the main menu and select ‘Create a Player’. From there, you can decide what position you want to play (point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward or center), what school you want to play for and what number you want to wear.

You can also choose your player’s appearance by selecting their hairstyle, hair color facial hair and accessories. Once you’ve created your player, you will be able to add them to any existing NBA team or create a new team in Myleague mode.

Playing the game

NBA Live 19 is a basketball simulation video game developed by EA Tiburon and published by Electronic Arts. The game was released on September 7, 2018, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It is the 20th installment in the NBA Live series and the second game in the series to be developed by EA Tiburon. The game features Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving as its cover athlete.

Offense

scoring in NBA Live 19 is based around a few key concepts. The first is shooting. A well-timed shot will result in a green release, while a less well-timed shot will be yellow or red. While you can still score baskets with off-timed shots, they are much less likely to go in.

You also have the option of driving to the basket and attempting a layup or dunk. If you’re open, you can just hit the layup/dunk button and your player will go up for a shot. If you’re being contested, you’ll need to hit the button and then time your release to get off a good shot.

In addition to regular shots and layups, you can also attempt threes. These are worth an extra point, so they’re naturally more valuable than other types of shots. You’ll want to be judicious with your threes, however, as missing them can really hurt your team’s chances of winning.

Shooting isn’t the only way to score points in NBA Live 19. You can also earn points by getting to the free throw line and sinking your foul shots. Free throws are awarded when an opposing player fouls you while you’re shooting or attempting to shoot. They’re also awarded if an opposing player commits certain types of fouls, such as reach-ins or flagrant fouls.

When you get to the free throw line, you’ll have two options: shooting a regular free throw or going for an and-one opportunity. And-one opportunities occur when you’re fouled while making a basket; if you make the ensuing free throw, you’ll earn three points instead of two. And-ones can be risky, however, as missing the second free throw will cause you to only earn two points instead of three.[1]

Defense

Whether you’re playing on man-to-man or zone defense, your objective is to prevent the offense from score or at least make it difficult for them. You want to make them take contested shots and force turnovers. There are a few things you can do to improve your defensive game.

First, get in a good stance. You want to be low to the ground with your feet shoulder-width apart and your weight balanced. Keep your hands up and be ready to move side to side or backward and forward. When the offense has the ball, stay between them and the basket. If they try to drive past you, don’t reach in, just stay in front of them and force them to change direction. If they do get by you, recover quickly and get back in front of them.

Second, pay attention to where the ball is and where your man is. If the ball is on one side of the court, you should be on that side too so you can help out if necessary. And even when the ball is on the other side, keep an eye on your man so you know where he’s going. If he starts to make a move toward the basket, close out quickly so he has to change his shot or pass off.

Third, communicated with your teammates. If you see an open man or a potential advantage, tell your teammates so they can be ready. On defense, it’s all about working together as a team and being in sync with each other.

And finally, have fun! Playing defense can be frustrating at times but it can also be rewarding when you make a stop or get a steal. So relax, enjoy yourself, and help your team get some stops!

Conclusion

We hope that this NBA Live 19 beginner’s guide has helped you get to grips with the basics of the game. NBA Live 19 is a great basketball game that is easy to pick up and play, but also has a lot of depth for those who want to master it. If you’re just starting out, we recommend playing through the tutorials and then jumping into a Quick Game to get a feel for how the game works. Once you’re comfortable, you can start playing through the Franchise mode, which will give you plenty of hours of gameplay. Thanks for reading!