The shooting contest and blocking systems have been completely revamped

The goal for defense was MT 2K22 to give gamers the ability to change the outcome of the game on the floor and around the edge. If you were a superb perimeter defender that could anticipate we wanted to be able to hold the dribbler and create an exchange. If you were a rim protector, we wanted to equip you with the power to send away weak shot attempts with ease.

The shooting contest and blocking systems have been completely revamped, leading to the creation of snatch blocks and spikes for volleyball that have never happened before. The shot contest's rewrite eliminated those "ghost contests" that many complained about and also this year.

Being in a bad position or not getting a hand in the shooter's face will lead to some easy buckets for the offensive. However shooting in a way that is well-organized and has good contests will result in tons of airballs as well as bricks, as they should.

For floor defenders body-up riding and bumps are more satisfying, especially for those who are using the PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller thanks to the feedback that is haptic. Shifts, launches, stops and cuts all feel better and tighter. PS5 players will see an improvement in the way they slide on both sides of the floor as a result of enhancements to foot-planting.

Defense was also a key priority nba 2k22 buying mt for the next-gen AI front. The new on-ball defensive positioning system ensures that defenders are more consistent in their positioning regardless of their space from the basketball.