*Note: these tips may or may not improve your NBA 2K13 demo skills.
*Note: These may or may not be "tips" so much as "suggestions to amuse yourself while playing NBA 2K13's five minute demo."
Here's my list:
Tip #1: don't slam on all the face buttons while waiting for your demo to load. NBA2K13's demo will hard lock your system if you hammer random buttons. If you've grown accustomed to hammering random face buttons, vainly attempting to bypass NBA legalese or middle ware logos, quell your impatience.
Tip #2: press 'start' to enter the pause menu. Find the option "choose sides." Press A after it is highlighted, then press left twice on your left thumb stick to select the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Tip #3: Unpause the game. You will now be in control of overpaid center Kendrick Perkins just as the first jump ball of the demo leaves the referee's hands. Tap up on the right stick at some point; it matters little, because Chris Bosh is going to get that initial tip 70% of the time.
Tip #4: Press the "A" button to cycle through the starting lineup of the OKC Thunder. If Miami has the first possession of the game, avoid direct control of Theo Sefolosha or Kevin Durant, because Wade or James is going to get by you and make you feel silly. In fact, don't bother trying to play "real" defense. Just try to jump into as many passing lanes as you can.
Tip #5: After LeBron James or Dwayne Wade score, inbound the ball to Russell Westbrook. Direct him to walk across mid court and begin moving towards the near (left) sideline just outside the three point arch. Slam down the sprint button (RT) and head towards the paint for an uncontested layup.
Tip #6: When on defense, try to play as Serge Ibaka at all times. Take an unorthodox approach: freelance at all times. Ibaka has no designated assignment and no designated position in a five minute demo. Attempt to draw as many charges as possible (to draw a charge, press the B button). It won't usually work. Have Ibaka full court press, by himself, every possession. Try to get as many fouls as possible against the elite competition.
Tip #7: Kendrick Perkins and Theo Sefolosha are not allowed to score, even after an offensive rebound. Have either of them kick it to Durant or Westbrook - one of them is almost always beyond the three point line - and the numbers favor one of your stars swishing that three vs. letting those two chuckle heads attempt any low post put backs. If Kendrick Perkins scores, restart the demo. If Theo Sefolosha scores, he is the only player allowed to shoot for the rest of the demo.
Tip #8: If you feel as though either Russell Westbrook or Kevin Durant has missed a shot they'd make in real life, reenter that pause menu, switch over to the Heat, and force Shane Battier to take a mid court three pointer. It is likely to miss, and OKC is likely to get the rebound.
Tip #9: At some point, Russell Westbrook's going to have between 12 and 18 points, and the entire Heat defense will collapse on him. Start driving into the paint and passing to out to whomever is standing on the right wing. If it is Kevin Durant, take the corner three. If it's Kendrick Perkins or, God Forbid, Theo Sefolosha, continue passing around the horn until Durant has the opportunity to take a three.
Tip #9a: Every now and then, let Durant try to muscle his way to the basket. Unlike Westbrook, there's no guarantee that Durant will get past LeBron James, but the disruptive move will free up even more Westbrook scoring opportunities.
Tip #10: This game is only five minutes long, so it doesn't matter how much your opponent scores so long as you remain at least tied at the conclusion of those five minutes. Don't bother trying to adjust any shots or switch off on pick and rolls. The sooner the Heat score, the sooner Westbrook's getting another and 1.
WHAT YOUR FINAL BOX SCORE SHOULD LOOK LIKE:
Russell Westbrook: 14-22 points
Kevin Durant: 4-9 points
Ibaka: 2-4 points
Kendrick Perkins: 0 points
Serge Ibaka: 0-12 points (depending at what time he scored his first basket)
I have found this to be a most entertaining way to play the five minute demo for NBA 2K13 produced by Jay-Z, and I've put over four hours into it.
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