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NBA Live 2005

Good Defense:
When playing defense, if you have trouble guarding the ball carrier try switching control to one of your big men down low in the paint and ?roam? the key while your CPU teammate does the work up top guarding the ball carrier. This puts you in position to stop penetration easily and force your opponent to shoot from outside. If the big man you choose to control is also a Big Blocker (as indicated by the Hand ICON) he should be able to turn away even the best offensive players with fearsome blocks and in-air collisions. Playing tough defense is your key to victory when playing against the toughest opponents.

All teams and jerseys:
Win the slam dunk contest.

Throw ball off the camera:
Hold D-pad Up and tap Right Analog-stick Up.

Throw ball off screen:
Hold D-pad Left or Right (depending on which side you want to dunk from), then tap Right Analog-stick Up.

Throw ball off shot clock:
Hold L1 + R1 and press the Right Analog-stick in any direction.

Easy shots:
Before attempting a shot when you are closely guarded, try stepping back to clear space and increase your chances of making the basket. To step back, tap Right Analog-stick Down when you are standing and dribbling the ball. At any point during this move, you can press Shoot to launch your shot. This is also a great move if your player is standing just inside the arc and want to try a 3-pointer instead of a long-range 2.

Between the legs twice dunk:
Start from the three point line, then press Circle as your gather. While gathering, hold L1 + R1 + Circle. Hold the buttons until you see the person holding it with both hand, then release. You should get a 50 in the dunk contest

Flip Gather:
Toss an Alley Oop and hold L1 + R1 + Circle. This will result in the Flip Gather that appears on the video.

Dunk and hang on rim by armpit:
Hold L1 and press Square for the gather and Circle for the dunk. For the best result, hold Circle until the ball is at its highest peak.

Throw ball off screen:
Hold D-pad Left or Right (depending on which side you want to dunk from), then tap Right Analog-stick Up.

Throw ball off the camera:
Hold D-pad Up and tap Right Analog-stick Up.

Throw ball off shot clock:
Hold L1 + R1 and press the Right Analog-stick in any direction.

Clyde Drexler's Under The Rim Windmill:
From the 3 point corner, hold L1 + R1 and move toward basket with Triangle. Then, tap Triangle again.

Dee Brown's Cover Eyes dunk:
Hold L1 + R1 and move toward the basket with Circle. Then, tap Square.

Michael Jordan's Rock The Baby dunk:
When running up to the net, hold R1 then press Square as your gather, and then press Square again.

Vince Carter's Arm In Rim dunk:
Note: Depending on how well it is timed and how long you hold it, you can get your armpit in the rim; also do this with a lob for an automatic 50. Hold L1 and move toward the basket with Square. Then, tap Triangle.

Rock The Cradle dunk:
Hold R1 and move toward the basket with Square. Then, tap Triangle.

360 Pump dunk or 180 Pump dunk:
Hold R1 and move toward the basket with Triangle. Rotate the Left Analog-stick 360 or 180 degrees, then tap Triangle again.

One Hand Windmill:
Hold R1 and move toward the basket with Circle. Then, tap Triangle.

Two Hand Windmill:
Hold L1 and move toward the basket with Circle. Then, tap Triangle.

Two Hand Reverse Windmill:
Hold L1 and move toward the basket with X. Then, tap Triangle.

One Hand Tomahawk:
Hold L1 and move toward the basket with Circle. Then, tap X.

Under The Legs Two Hand Reverse:
Move toward the basket with Triangle. Then, tap X.

Behind the back dunk (not reverse):
Hold L1 + R1 and move toward basket with Square. Then, tap Circle.

Between legs twice dunk (automatic 50):
Hold L1 + R1 and move toward basket with Circle. Then, tap Circle again.

360 between legs dunk or 180 between legs dunk (automatic 50):
Move towards the basket, tap X, rotate the Left Analog-stick 360 or 180 degrees, then tap X again.

Statue Of Liberty:
Move towards the basket, tap X once, rotate the Left Analog-stick 360 degrees, then tap Circle

720 dunk:
Hold R1 and press Triangle for your gather. Then, rotate the Left Analog-stick two times very fast and press Circle as your trick. You need to hold it for awhile to finish the trick.

Soccer Gather:
Hold D-pad Left and press Right Analog-stick Left and rotate it clockwise 360 degrees.

Behind the backboard alley oop one hander:
Start from behind the backboard, by the three point line. Hold R1, hit the right analog stick up. Before it hits the ground hit Square as your take off then hit circle. If you did it right you should get a 50 every time.

Throw ball off your head:
When in the dunk contest or practice dunking mode, you can throw the ball off of your head. Press Right Analog-stick Left then move it 180 degrees clockwise to the Right, making a semicircle.

Alley-oop to self:
Press R3 then Square to dunk the ball. Note: This can only be used on 5 on 5 or 1 on 1.

Kick Alley-oop:
Hold L1 and move the Right Analog-stick 270 degrees counter-clockwise staring from Down. Your player will toss the ball over his shoulder, then kick it with his right foot.

Backflip Under The Legs dunk:
Toss the ball while pressing L1 + R1, then press Circle to do a backflip, gather, and tap X.

360 Between The Legs Off The Backboard dunk (automatic 50):
Press Right Analog-stick Up to throw the ball off the backboard. Next, for your gather press L1 + R1 + X while rotating the Left Analog-stick 360 degrees. Then, go to the hoop, hold L1 + R1 and tap X.

Statue Of Liberty:
Move towards the basket, tap X once, rotate the Left Analog-stick 360 degrees, then tap Circle

Behind the backboard alley hoop one hander:
Start from behind the backboard, by the three point line. Hold R1, hit the right analog stick up. Before it hits the ground hit Square as your take off then hit circle. If you did it right you should get a 50 every time.

Throw ball off your head:
When in the dunk contest or practice dunking mode, you can throw the ball off of your head. Press Right Analog-stick Left then move it 180 degrees clockwise to the Right, making a semicircle.

Alley-oop to self:
Press R3 then Square to dunk the ball. Note: This can only be used on 5 on 5 or 1 on 1.

Kick Alley-oop:
Hold L1 and move the Right Analog-stick 270 degrees counter-clockwise staring from Down. Your player will toss the ball over his shoulder, then kick it with his right foot.

Back flip Under The Legs dunk:
Toss the ball while pressing L1 + R1, then press Circle to do a back flip, gather, and tap X.

360 Between The Legs Off The Backboard dunk (automatic 50):
Press Right Analog-stick Up to throw the ball off the backboard. Next, for your gather press L1 + R1 + X while rotating the Left Analog-stick 360 degrees. Then, go to the hoop, hold L1 + R1 and tap X.

Winning championships easily:
To win championships without playing, just save and simulate. If you lose, quit without saving and simulate again until you win.

Easy dynasty points:
Play a game under the rookie difficulty in dynasty mode and get 20 shots in a row. Just do dunks and play against a team with no shot blockers. You will get over 2000 dynasty points.

Secret codes:
In 'My NBA Live,' enter the following in the EA Sports Lounge codes section.

Unlockables : Alternate Uniforms

BHD87YY27Q  -Sonics' Alternates (yellow)
XCV43MGMDS  -Celtics alternate uniform
HDI834NN9N  -Hawks alternate uniform
JRE7H4D90F  -Hornets' Alternates (yellow)
AAPSEUD09U  -Mavs alternate uniform
NAVNY29548  -Warriors alternate uniform

Have the Home Starting Line-ups Announced
When the screen shows the two teams practicing while their records show, press the Start button to have the Home Team be announced

Flip Gather
Toss an Alley Oop and hold L1 + R1 + Circle . This will result in the Flip Gather that appears on the video.

Easy shots
Before attempting a shot when you are closely guarded, try stepping back to clear space and increase your chances of making the basket. To step back, tap Right Analog-stick Down when you are standing and dribbling the ball. At any point during this move, you can press Shoot to launch your shot. This is also a great move if your player is standing just inside the arc and want to try a 3-pointer instead of a long-range 2.

Distract opponent
When your opponent is shooting a foul shot, keep tapping Square to make controller vibrate.

Pump up the crowd:
When on defense, quickly press the Right Analog-stick Up and Down to egg on the crowd.

Tap the Right Analog-stick Up and Down to pump up the crowd. If your hold Right Analog-stick Up , it will just make your player put his hands up.

Easy dynasty points
Play a game under the rookie difficulty in dynasty mode and get 20 shots in a row. Just do dunks and play against a team with no shot blockers. You will get over 2000 dynasty points.

Simulate dynasty to the playoffs or pass the playoffs to the off-season. You should get a message on your PDA that states that you have received NBA Store points. The amount may vary. Go to NBA Store to see how many points you have, then exit. Save the settings but do not save the dynasty. Go to the main menu and load your settings. Go to NBA Store and buy items (shoes, throwbacks, accessories, etc.). When out of points, save your settings and repeat this trick.

Easy dynasty mode:
Before you start dynasty mode, trade Deshauwn Stevenson and Jameer Nelson for Brad Miller. Start dynasty mode, then play with Miller for about five games very well (only score points with him). However, make sure you win all of the games. Then, trade Brad Milller for Okufor on the Bobcats. You will win every game. Make sure you do not trade Francis, Howard, Hill, Cato, or Mobley. Mobley will try to leave at the end of the season -- resign him.

In dynasty mode, when simulating a regular season or finals game, if you are in the third quarter and it appears that you may lose go to "Play Game". Press Circle and you will return to the schedule or finals schedule. It will show that you have not played the game. You can then re-simulate the game until you get a desirable result.

Easy points
To get easy points, give the ball to your PG and use Direct Switch with your best dunker on the team. Then, set a pick and roll for the PG (or the ball handler). Move your person in the opposite direction of where the PG moved. When you are a few steps from the basketball, press Alley-Oop . This works at least 80% of the time. The best teams for this are those that have flashy players (the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, Miami Heat, or just a team that has a few dunkers)

Give the ball to a very good player such as Bryant, Iverson, Pierce, McGrady, etc., and call the Isolation play by pressing D-pad Left . Most times they will double team you and just pass the ball to the wide open player. He hopefully will make the shot. This will only work if you have trouble getting a shot. Be careful because it does not work all the time.

Before attempting a shot when you are closely guarded, try stepping back to clear space and increase your chances of making the basket. To step back, tap the Right Analog-stick Down when you are standing and dribbling the ball. At any point during this move you can press Shoot to launch your shot. This is also a great move if you find your player standing just inside the arc and want to try a three-pointer instead of a long-range two.

Guarding
When playing defense, if you have trouble guarding the ball carrier try switching control to one of your big men down low in the paint and "roam" the key while your CPU teammate does the work up top guarding the ball carrier. This puts you in position to stop penetration easily and force your opponent to shoot from outside. If the big man you choose to control is also a Big Blocker (as indicated by the hand icon), he should be able to turn away even the best offensive players with fearsome blocks and in-air collisions. Playing tough defense is your key to victory when playing against the toughest opponents.

Winning championships easily
To win championships without playing, just save and simulate. If you lose, quit without saving and simulate again until you win.

No three pointers
Choose to play at the 1950s All-Star arena. There will be no three point line and all shots are worth two points.

Announced home team starting line-up
Press Start when the records for both teams appear while they are practicing