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NBA Hoopz Strategy Guide Version 0.3 7/28/01 Author: DreThug E-Mail: DreThug@hotmail.com Sections: 1: Introduction 2: Update History 3: Controls 4: Game Modes 5: Mini Game Modes 6: Offensive Strategy 7: Defensive Strategy 8: Mini Game Strategies 9: Create A Player 10: Trivia Questions/Answers 11: Coaching Tips 12: Top 5 Teams 13: Player Ratings 14: Personal Review 15: Codes/Secrets 16: Frequently Asked Questions 17: Credits 18: Before You E-mail Me 19: Legal Information 20: Final Thoughts ==================================================================== THE NEWEST VERSION OF THIS GUIDE CAN ALWAYS BE FOUND AT: Cheat Code Central (www.cheatcc.com) the #1 videogame site on the net! ==================================================================== --------------------------------- 1: Introduction --------------------------------- Welcome to my NBA Hoopz Strategy Guide. I decided to make a new standard for all my strategy guides starting with this guide. In this guide, I have packed all the information I know about the game. After reading this guide, I'm sure that you will have learned many things that you haven't learned and I'm positive that you will become a better NBA Hoopz player. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please throw them my way at DreThug@hotmail.com. Thanks and prepare to read the ULTIMATE NBA Hoopz Strategy Guide. --------------------------------- 2: Update History --------------------------------- July 28th 2001 (version 0.3) - This is basically the final version of this strategy guide except without all the player ratings. Everything I promised I would do is completed. I also added a Coaching Tips section which lists tips that appears while playing NBA Hoopz. I spent numerous hours last night and this morning adding new trivia questions and typing out player ratings. Still, if you have any new ideas to add to this guide or have any other Trivia Questions/Coaching Tips feel free to send them my way. Once I get the time to type out the rest of the player ratings, this guide will be final. I'm just a bit busy these days with my NCAA Football 2002 guide. July 22nd 2001 (version 0.2) - Sadly, I'm not addicted to this game anymore because I found a new basketball game I enjoy even more. I suggest that if you have a Playstation 2 you should pick up NBA Steetz. I'm going to start writing a strategy guide on that game as soon as I buy the game. For this super update, I have added all the game modes, strategies for all the game modes, and updated a couple more rosters. Basically, this strategy guide is almost done except that I still have to type out a lot of the players ratings. Other than that, this guide is done. If anyone has any good ideas for this strategy guide please send them this way so I can make this guide even better. July 16th 2001 (version 0.1) - Basically, this is a very small start. Everyday I will be updating and filling in everything I have missed or have yet written out. Right now all you have is the basics here, but please bear with me. The reason I put up this version of this guide is to have at least something posted here so that there will be something to read on this game. Don't worry, this guide will be a lot bigger and better in the next couple of days. Next version also look forward to detailed descriptions of all the mini games you can play including how to be good at them. --------------------------------- 3: Controls --------------------------------- The controls in NBA Hoopz can not be more straight forward. Here I have listed all the controls in the game. Offensive/Defensive Turbo: R button (Tap twice for a spin on offense) Shoot/Jump: X Pass/Steal: A Basically those are all the controls you need in the game. Also, Midway let you customize the controls so you can set them up anyway you feel most comfortable with. --------------------------------- 4: Game Modes --------------------------------- Here are all the modes of play in NBA Hoopz. Down below I have listed the title of each mode with a brief description about it. Quick Start This is for single or multiplayer usage. No records recorded or anything like that just a mode to get right into playing. Season Play in a 14, 28, 56, or 82 game season with any team of your choice. Tournament Up to 8 teams can play in the tournament mode. Basically, this is like a playoff tree. Mini Games Play either 2 Ball, 21, Around the World, Practice or a 3 Point Shootout. Options Select game, sound, or control options for NBA Hoopz. Customize If you want to customize your team go directly here. Here you can customize a whole team or any player of your choice. Also, you can transfer players to different teams to make your ultimate dream team. Customize Team In customize team you can do the following: Pick your city, pick your team name, pick your arena, pick your home jersey, pick your away jersey, and pick your logo Customize Player In customize player you can change his name, his number, his attributes which range from height, weight, power, speed, 2 pointers, 3 pointers, steal, block, dunks, dribble. You can also change his privelages which area stealth turbo, big heald, drone big heads, choose hotspot, hide attributes, choose jersey. You can also give your player a nick name. Load/Save This is basically where you can save or load your game in NBA Hoopz. --------------------------------- 5: Mini Game Modes --------------------------------- NBA Hoopz has a lot of mini games that you can play when you get bored with the original mode. Here I have listed each mode with a brief description of the rules and how to play them. 2 Ball This is your basic 2 Ball which means you have two players on your team. On the court there is different markings with numbers in circles. If the number says 2 and you make a shot from there you can get 2 points. The numbers go all the way up to 8 which is basically the longest shot in 2 Ball. You can select the amount of game time anywhere from 45 seconds to 90 seconds and the amount of teams from 2 to 3. You can also select the arena and the difficulty section. 21 Familiar with 21? Well I am because it's my favorite game to play with my friends when we are playing real basketball. Here you get to pick 3 different teams and each person is on their own team. The first player to score 21 points exactly wins the game. If you go over 21 points you get reset to 11. When playing each shot is worth 2 points and after two baskets you can get a free throw. If you make the free throw you still get possession. The free throw can either be a 1 point opportunity which is taken from the free throw line or a 3 point opportunity which is taken behind the arc. Around The World Around the World is a game we are all familiar with. In this mini game you can choose from either 2 or 3 players, taunts on or off, one way or round trip, select your arena, and choose the difficulty level. In this mode you try to make it around the basket by shooting from marked shots. If you make the basket you move on, if you miss it you can use a chance and try again or you can just let the other person shoot. First one to make it to the end wins. Practice Need to brush up on your skills? Well pick any player from any team and shoot around. 3 Point Shootout Like to have 3 point competitions? Well if so, you can to the right place. Pick the game time from anywhere to 70-100 seconds, the number of players from 1 to 3, taunts on or off, the arena you would like to play in,a nd the difficulty level. The goal is to see who can shoot more three pointers in the given time with the amount of balls supplied. --------------------------------- 6: Offensive Strategy --------------------------------- I usually never lose in NBA Hoopz so I decided to give you guys some tips to help you out. Basically in offensive all you need to do is have a good three point shooter. One shooter is all you need to have to win a game. Pick a team out of my Top 5 teams to insure a victory. Always control the guard so that the center will be under the basket at all times. After the other team scores pass the ball in quick and run straight up the court holding turbo. When you see the first player trying to guard you juke him out by spinning. Then take the running 3-point shot and you will most likely make it 80 percent of the time. If you miss, your center will be under the basket to either rebound the ball or to tip it in. Now if you aren't good at shooting 3 pointers don't worry at all. After you juke out the first player there will only be 2 players left to guard you (usually the player that gets juked out will fall to the ground) so all you need to do is pass it to the open player and take the open shot. Dunks are really effective in NBA Hoopz but only gets you 2 points each time which is a bit uneffective if you are playing a good 3 point shooting team. If you have a player on you and the shot clock is running out don't be scared to fake a shot. To do this just tap X instead of holding it down to shoot and your opponent will usually jump up. This now gives you a great opportunity to step up and take the shot with him not in your face. It works effectively if you get good at using it. Another thing you must know about NBA Hoopz is that if you are winning in the 4th quarter the losing team will have an advantage. Try holding the ball as much as possible so the time ticks down because if the defense gets the ball they will make incredible 3 point shots that will go down all the time. Another good tip to try to do is to try to get fouled 5 times in one quarter. If that happens, you get a free throw which is worth 3 points. Then you also get to take out the ball so you can make a 6 point run in one possession which is awesome. Other than that, I can't think of anything else to help with offense. Hopefully this helps you out, and if it doesn't please e-mail me for a clearer explanation. --------------------------------- 7: Defensive Strategy --------------------------------- Defense in NBA Hoopz is actually important. Thay may seem funny for a lot of people being that this an arcade game but if you have good defense in this game you can actually be a great player. While playing defense you should always double team the player with the ball. I find this very effective because it takes away the juke move and if you are trying to steal the ball with two players, the offensive player is more likely to lose the ball. Don't worry if you leave a player wide open because most of the time the ball won't be passed to him anyways because the offensive player won't be able to throw the ball in his direction. Even if the ball is passed to the wide open player, control your center and goal tend the ball if you think it is going in. This helps because it can still keep you on fire if you are on fire or it can keep the total of straight baskets you made without counting the basket your opponent made. Another good thing to do in defense is to steal all the time. I find myself pushing my opponents to the floor almost everytime they get the ball. Sure, they do take a free throw at least two times a game but with all the stealing I do it balances it out in my favor. Also, even if you give your opponent a free throw it's not one hundred percent that he will make the free throw because sometimes its a lot harder then you expect. If the center ever gets the ball make sure you try to foul him. This works because the center usually doesn't fall down and he doesn't have that good of hands so he drops the ball without a foul being called. Also, if you see a player going for a dunk make sure you just up and try swatting the ball out of the players hand. The first few times you try to do this you might miss the ball totally or just touch the ball slightly that the offensive player will still have enough control to dunk the ball. Don't worry though, practice makes perfect. That's basically my defensive strategy for NBA Hoopz, if you have any questions please e-mail me for a more clearer explanation if you got lost or something. --------------------------------- 8: Mini Game Strategies --------------------------------- Not only do I have strategies for offensive and defensive play, I have them for all of the mini games that you can play in NBA Hoopz. Before you read these strategies make sure you have read my offensive and defensive strategies which are listed above. 2 Ball 2 Ball is one of my favorite games to play in NBA Hoopz. To be good in 2 Ball make sure you have at least one good three point shooter on your team of two. Usually, I will either go with Ray Allen or Reggie Miller to ensure a victory. Basically, I'll use my good shooter to shoot around in the higher number points while I use my worse shooter to take the easy 2s, 3s, and 4s. Some tips that you need to know is that if one guy takes a shot the other guy has to get the rebound or there will be a penalty. Also, a person can not shoot twice in a row and can only make three baskets at one circle. Usually, don't waste the 2 pointers only when you get a rebound right under the basket. Take the long shots most of the time with your good shooter so there is a good possibility to get some high scores. Don't get discouraged if you can't make the long shots, practice makes perfect. 21 21 is a great game to play in real life and also a great game to play in NBA Hoopz. Make sure you pick a good shooter that is a bit tall so that you can at least have a chance to pull down some rebounds. Use my offensive strategy that I listed above of how to juke pass players. Don't shoot perimeter shots in 21 because all the points are worth the same and there is a better chance of getting the shot blocked or goal tended if you take long range shots. Also, always try to get the rebounds in mid air and take the shot while you're still in the air to ensure that your second chance points go in. When you make two consecutive baskets in a row you will have the opportunity to either take a one point shot or a three point shot. If you are winning by a lot, it is a lot safer to take the one point shot to ensure that you still get possession because most of the time you will make the shot. If you are losing go for the 3 point shot but it is a lot harder to do. Also, make sure that you play good defense which can be done by reading my defensive strategy listed above. If you play like this, you will probably be unstoppable. Remember, if you make the free shot you get to keep possession. Around The World This is one of my less played many games because I don't really like how you have to play around the world in this game. Instead of just taking a regular jump shot, you have to line up the two basketball balls to make the shot either go in or miss. There is really no strategy to do this except that you should always hit the button a little before the ball is in the center so by the time your reflexes touch the button the ball will then be in the middle. The only thing I can tell you about is that if you pick a good shooter the balls go slower so it is a bit easier to make some of the shots and that you can only have the opportunity to chance if you make the shot. Other than that, there is really nothing else to tell you that can help you in around the world. Practice Need help practicing? Probably not. The only reason I practice occasionally is to try finding out where all my players hot spots are. This is always good because then you know where they shoot the best from. Other than that, there is really no other reason to practice except if you are just fooling around. 3 Point Shootout Again, this is just like Around The World. I don't really like the concept of this mini game either because there is really no strategy to line up the balls. Basically, if you have good eyes you should be able to make at least 1/3 of the shots you take. Remember that the last ball on each rack is worth two points instead of one. Also, make sure you hurry up when you take the shots because when you play with only 70 seconds you are a bit stressed for time. Other than that, there is really no other tips I can give you for the 3 Point Shootout. --------------------------------- 9: Create A Player --------------------------------- Creating A Player in NBA Hoopz makes the game a lot more fun. I created this one player that was basically unstoppable and I never lost with him once. Here I have listed each of the things you can customize for your player and what I think is necessary and not. Remember, when you answer more trivia questions right you get to add more points to your players attributes. I made a scale to show how important things are with 5 stars meaning extrememly necessary from 1 star meaning not worth it. Key 5 Stars (*****)...........Necessary 4 Stars (****)............Great To Have 3 Stars (***).............Nice To Have 2 Stars (**)..............Not Needed 1 Star (*)................Waste of Points Height = **** Height is a great thing to have for a player. Even if you don't have good rebounding and blocking skills, the height makes up for it. With my character I made him the tallest you could possibly be. Weight = ** You don't really need to have weight but it's good to have if you don't need anything else. It's basically there to make your player either fat or skinny which could be useful to be fat down in the post. Power = *** Power is nice to have but not needed. Power helps so you don't get pushed around and that you don't lose the ball when you get fouled. Other than that, power is really useful. Speed = **** Speed is necessary to have. If you are down by 1 and there's barely anytime left on the clock, with a fast player you can get down the court in roughly 2 seconds. If you are a slower player you will not get anywhere in NBA Hoopz. Also, speed makes up for power. 2 Pointers = *** 2 Pointers are not really necessary in NBA Hoopz because they seem to be the lease effective. Why take a jump shot when you can dunk or take a 3 pointer? A jump shot also has the best opportunity to get blocked. Even though they aren't really needed, it's nice to have just incase. 3 Pointers = ***** The best thing to have in the game is a good 3 point shooter. With my character I made him maxed out in 3 pointers so basically he could make all the 3 point shots he took. If you are maxed out on three pointers you are basically unstoppable. Steal = **** Surprisingly, stelas are very important in NBA Hoopz. Steals are basically what gets you back in to the game when you are losing. If you have a high steal rating you can be sure that when you foul a guy he will drop the ball. Block = ** Blocks are not really necessary in NBA Hoopz. If you have a tall player on your team there is no point in wasting attribute points to make your player a better blocker. Dunks = **** Next to three point shots, dunks are the second most effective way of scoring points. If you don't have a good dunk rating you can lose the ball in the air a lot of the time. Dribbles = *** Dribbles are not really important in NBA Hoopz because every player can use turbo and do the juke move. I usually never get picked either when I'm dribbling so dribbles are not extremely needed. Stealth Turbo = ***** Out of the two privelages that you get to choose you should choose stealth turbo as one of them for sure. Stealth turbo will make you have better turbo which is always a good thing. Big Head = ** Even though you like seeing a big head it's not necessary at all. There's no reason that you should have a big head except that it might add a couple inches to your player. Drone Big Heads = * Not necessary at all. If you even think that you should get drone big heads you shouldn't be playing this game. Choose Hotspot - ***** Great to have. Set your own hotspot so you know where your player can make most of his shots. Usually I set mine on the top of the three point line so I can hit three pointers all day long. Hide Attributes - *** Actually, hide attributes is one of the better privelages you can have. With this, no one can know if your guy is a good shooter, blocker, or dribbler. It's good to have in the long run. Choose Jersey - * Not necessary at all. Basically, if you put your player on a team he will use their jersey anyways. What a waste of a privelage. --------------------------------- 10: Trivia Questions/Answers --------------------------------- After playing many games I decided to come up with the idea to write down all the trivia questions, answers, and how much they are worth. I figured that this would be an excellent addition to this guide because it will be a lot easier for anyone to upgrade their player. If you have any trivia questions that you've encountered please e-mail me them at: DreThug@hotmail.com. Thanks. Who won the NBA Sixth Man Award in 1998-99? A) Darrell Armstrong B) Detlef Schrempf C) Dell Curry D) John Starks Worth: 5 points Answer: Darrel Armstrong Who won the NBA Rookie of the year award in 1989? A) Juwan Howard B) Eddie Jones C) Kobe Bryant D) Mitch Richmond Worth: 10 points Answer: Mitch Richmond For which team has Felton Spencer never played for? A) Atlanta Hawks B) Minnesota Timberwolves C) Golden State Warriors D) Utah Jazz Worth: 15 points Answer: Atlanta Hawks Which college did Chicago's Khalid El-Amin attend? A) Connecticut B) Kansas State C) Kentucky D) Clemson Worth: 15 points Answer: Connecticut How tall is Muggsy Bogues? A) 6'11" B) 6'3" C) 5'3" D) 5'7" Worth: 10 points Answer: 5'3" What Clipper appeared in 80 of the team's 82 games last season? A) Michael Olowokandi B) Lamar Odom C) Brian Skinner D) Eric Piutkowski Worth: 15 points Answer: Michael Olowokandi Which college did Atlanta's Lorezen Wright Attend? A) Michigan State B) Mississippi C) Memphis D) Michigan Worth: 15 points Answer: Memphis Which team selected Bryant Stith with the 13th overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft? A) Washington Bullets B) New York Knicks C) Denver Nuggets D) Utah Jazz Worth: 10 points Answer: Denver Nuggets Who had the most steals in the 1998 All-Star Game? A) Garry Payton B) Eddie Jones C) Mitch Richmond D) Shawn Kemp Worth: 10 points Answer: Shawn Kemp Which team selected Vince Carter wiht the fifth pick in the 1998 NBA Draft? A) Toronto Raptors B) Sacramento Kings C) Dallas Mavericks D) Golden State Warriors Worth: 10 points Answer: Toronto Raptors Last year's NBA Finals appearance was the second for the Indiana Pacers? A) True B) False Worth: 5 points Answer: False Which team entered the league as an expansion team in the same year as the Hornets? A) Dallas Mavericks B) Orlando Magic C) Seattle Supersonics D) Miami Heat Worth: 15 points Answer: Miami Heat Who holds the playoff record for fouling out in the fewest minutes of a game? A) Chris Dudley B) Greg Ostertag C) Andrew Lang D) Travis Knight Worth: 10 points Answer: Travis Knight The first team the Hornets ever faced in the playoffs was Boston? A) True B) False Worth: 10 points Answer: True True or False: Sean Elliott has had two stints with San Antonio. A) True B) False Worth: 10 points Answer: True What player did the Miami Heat acquire in a 1996 trade that sent Kevin Willis and Bimbo Coles to the Golden State Warriors? A) Dan Majerle B) Tim Hardaway C) Alonzo Mourning D) Jamal Mashburn Worth: 5 points Answer: Tim Hardaway Which team won its only NBA title in 1978? A) Sacramento Kings B) San Antonio Spurs C) Washington Bullets D) Portland Trail Blazors Worth: 15 points Answer: Washington Bullets Which team drafted Austin Croshere in the first round of the 1997 NBA Draft? A) Toronto Raptors B) Indiana Pacers C) Detroit Pistons D) Milwaukee Bucks Worth: 15 points Answer: Indiana Pacers Derrick Coleman and what player tied for the highest rebounding average on the Hornets last season? A) Elden Campbell B) Anthony Mason C) Eddie Jones D) P.J. Brown Worth: 10 Points Answer: Anthony Mason Which Lakers player set an NBA record for free-throw attempts in a game last season, with 39 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals? A) Rick Fox B) Shaquille O'Neal C) Kobe Bryant D) Robert Horry Worth: 10 points Answer: Shaquille O'Neal Which tean selected Sherman Douglas in the second round of the 1989 NBA Draft? A) Los Angeles Clippers B) Miami Heat C) Boston Celtics D) Milwaukee Bucks Worth: 5 points Answer: Miami Heat Which of the following players has not played for Vancouver? A) Charles Oakley B) Greg Anthony C) Otis Thorpe D) Moochie Norris Worth: 10 points Answer: Charles Oakley The Denver Nuggets are one of the four original NBA Franchises A) True B) False Worth: 5 points Answer: False --------------------------------- 11: Coaching Tips --------------------------------- When you are playing through a game right after the first and third quarter there is a screen with a tip on it. Now I know that most of you don't pay any attention to them but after I started reading them I found them to be pretty important. Here are all the coaching tips I have encountered since I started writing the tips down. Fade-Away Jumper Just as you jump up foir a shot, press the directional button in the opposite direction your player is facing. Holding the shoot button delays the release of the ball! TeamWork A combination of 3 consecutive alley-oops or double-dunks will put your team in the zone! Don't be a ball hog! Steal Attribute The greater a player's steal rating, the more effective his swiping becomes. He will also intercept more passes! Smaller, quicker players are very skilled at stealing the ball. Successful Rebounding Wait until the ball has hit the rim before pressing the block button. Auto rebounding may also occur if you are near the basket for a missed shot. Dunk Attribute The greater a player's dunk rating, the more spectacular his dunks. A player with a five dunk rating will preform just layups. Layups are generally less successful than dunks. Shot Swatting When swatting at a jump shjot, hold the block button down until your opponent releases the ball. Then release the block button to follow through with the swat. Lean-In Jumper Just as you jump up for a shot, push the directional button in the direction your player is facing! Holding the shoot button delays the release of the ball! Speeding Up Play Players can usually advance through non-game screens or sequences by pushing one or more of their action buttons. Be sure to try various button and stick combos on the versus screen to find cool power ups! Alley-Oop Play When your teammate has the ball, drive the open lane toward the hoop and press turbo and shoot. Once airborne, your teammate must quickly pass you the ball! Try for 3 in a row! Power-Ups On the versus screen, press the controller buttons to select an icon comnbination. To enter the combo, move the controller up, down, left, or right. Secret Power-Ups The players can be powered-up with super human abilites. Try special button combinations during the versus screen! Speed Attribute The greater a player's speed rating, the faster he moves. Usually, the faster players are less powerful and therefore get cleared out more. Match speed against speed. Lean-Out Jumper If you are facing straight up or down, press the directional button to the left or right! Holding the shoot button delays the release of the ball! Smart Play An open player is more likely to make a basket, so pass to your open teammate whenever possible! Try to anticipate your opponents next move before he makes it! Layups When running at the hoop, quickly press the turbo and shoot buttons! Holding the shoot button delays the release of the ball. Use this to fake out your opponent! Court Awareness Locate a player's position when he is off screen by watching for his moves arrow. Try to anticipate his moves. Even when off screen, try to stay away from opposing players! Passing Attribute The greater a player's pass rating, the faster he passes. It is more difficult to intercept a quick pass than a slow pass. You should always try a turbo pass. Layup Out Of Runks When a player is in a dunk, he can press the shoot button to lob the ball toward the hoop. This is most effective if your dunk is about to get blocked. Super Jumps Jump extra high when shooting, blocking, or rebounding by pressing the turbo and shoot buttons at the same time! --------------------------------- 12: Top 5 Teams --------------------------------- In my opinion, here are the Top 5 Teams in NBA Hoopz. I'm sure that all of you won't agree with me on this part of the guide but please hear me out. Rank: #5 Name: Milwaukee Bucks Why : The Bucks are a great team. With Sam Cassell and Ray Allen the team is practically unstoppable. The only problem with the Bucs is that their center is not that good. Other than that, the Bucs are a strong team to play with. Rank: #4 Name: San Antonio Spurs Why : Two Words: Twin Towers. When Duncan, Robinson, and Anderson are in the game the Spurs are literally unstoppable. The only problem with that line up is the team is a bit slow which makes fast breaks almost impossible to stop. Rank: #3 Name: Indiana Pacers Why : The Pacers are an excellent team in NBA Hoopz. I use the Pacers most of the time because they are a fun team to play with. Sam Perkins is an excellent center with 3-point range and Reggie Miller is practically unstoppable. Jalen Rose and Travis Best also hold their own when subsitutes are needed.
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