The new NBA 2K25 controls and mechanics are finally out, and they will improve your gameplay. To beat your opponents in NBA 2K25, you should become familiar with the controls, regardless of your level of experience with the game.
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Everything you need to know about NBA 2K25 Controls
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The Xbox and PlayStation platforms are innovations made for the Xbox, PlayStation, and PC gaming consoles, each of which has a distinct feel. The best practices for using NBA 2K25 Xbox controls, NBA 2K25 PS5 controls, and PC setups will be covered in this tutorial.
You may find all the controls you need to win here, including those for dribbling, shooting, guarding, and much more. As you become accustomed to the nuances of NBA 2K controls for any particular platform and game type, make this tutorial easily accessible.
Offense NBA 2K25 Controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | PC |
| Pass | A | X | Spacebar |
| Bounce Pass | B | Circle | Numpad 1 |
| Lob Pass | Y | Triangle | Numpad 3 |
| Shoot | X/RS | Square/RS | Numpad 8 |
| Call Play | LB | L1 | Tab |
| Icon Pass | RB | R1 | Numpad + |
| Post Up | LT | L2 | Left Shift |
| Sprint | RT | R2 | Numpad Enter |
| Move Player | LS | LS | W, A, S, D |
| Pro Stick | RS | RS | Numpad 2, 4, 6, 8 |
| Pause | Start | Options | Page Down |
| Gameplay HUD | DPAD (Up) | DPAD (Up) | Up Arrow |
| OTFC Substitutions | DPAD (Down) | DPAD (Down) | Down Arrow |
| OTFC Quick Plays / Offense Strategy | DPAD (Left) | DPAD (Left) | Left Arrow |
| Points of Emphasis | DPAD (Right) | DPAD (Right) | N/A |
It’s worth noting that NBA 2K25 features a more polished shooting system. Players may employ Rhythm Shooting by first dragging RS down and then drawing it up to match the tempo of their jump shot.
Defense NBA 2K25 controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | PC |
| Player Swap (closest to ball) | A | X | Spacebar |
| Take Charge / Flop / Chuck | B | Circle | Numpad 1 |
| Intense-D | LT (Hold) | L2 (Hold) | Y |
| Block / Rebound | Y | Triangle | Numpad 3 |
| Steal | X/RS | Square/RS | Numpad 5 |
| Double Team | LB | L1 | Right Arrow |
| Icon Swap | RB | R1 | Numpad + |
| Cutoff Step | LT | L2 | Numpad 2 |
| Sprint | LT + RS (Tap) | LS + RS (Tap) | Numpad Enter |
| Move Player | Left Stick | Left Stick | W, A, S, D |
| Hands Up / Shot Contest | Right Stick (Up) | Right Stick (Up) | Numpad 3 |
| Onball Steal | Right Stick (Down) | Right Stick (Down) | Numpad 5 |
| Hands Out Left | Right Stick (Left) | Right Stick (Left) | Arrow keys |
| Hands Out Right | Right Stick (Right) | Right Stick (Right) | Arrow keys |
| Intentional Foul | Back | Share | Right Arrow |
| Coaching | DPAD | DPAD | Numpad 5 |
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Offense off-ball NBA 2K25 controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | PC |
| Call for Ball | A | X | Spacebar |
| Set Screen | B | Circle | Numpad 1 |
| Rebound | Y | Triangle | Numpad 5 |
| Tell CPU To Shoot | X | Square | Numpad 5 |
| Post Up | LT | L2 | Numpad 1 |
| Sprint | RT | R2 | Numpad Enter |
| Move Player | LS | LS | W, A, S, D |
| Off-Ball Cut | RS | RS | Numpad 2, 4, 6, 8 |
Defense off-ball NBA 2K25 controls
| Action | Xbox | PlayStation | Pc |
| Player Swap | A | X | Spacebar |
| Take Charge / Flop / Chuck | B | Circle | Numpad 1 |
| Block / Rebound | Y | Triangle | Numpad 3 |
| Steal | X | Square | Numpad 5 |
| Post Engage | LT | L2 | Numpad 1 |
| Sprint | RT | R2 | Numpad Enter |
| Move Player | LS | LS | W, A, S, D |
| Deny Ball | RS | RS | Spacebar |
However, going a notch higher in the moves can be very useful to you in most cases. Here are some techniques to incorporate into your gameplay which will help in your NBA 2K25 controls:
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Dribble Combos
For additional dribble moves, use combinations of the right stick to do crossovers, behind-the-back moves, and spins. These dribbles would be correctly timed to beat defenders and open-shot opportunities.
Icon Passing
When making passes use icon passing (RB on Xbox, R1 on PS5) to pass the ball to specific teammates. Still, this is particularly useful when making plays and as to decline turnovers.
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Defensive Maneuvers
Steal: Hold Triangle (PS5) or Y (Xbox) to try to steal the ball. Timing is crucial.
Block: Press Xbox button (X) or Triangle button (PS5) to block effectively and contest shots.
Defensive Assist: To maintain the position in front of the opponent press the LT (Xbox) or L2 (PS5) button to lock on the opponent.
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