GET A TITLE: Entering the Playoffs
Did you come to play, or did you come to win? You can ball for the love of the game, but when it comes down to it, it’s all about taking home the crown.
On the Team Select Menu, you can put any team you want into the playoffs and match them up against any other team.
Don’t let this kind of power go to your head.
To position teams in the playoffs:
1.Move up and down to display a team, and then press A to select that team.
2.Move in any direction to highlight the position for that team, and then press A to place the team in that position.
Note: If the team you are placing is already occupying a different position in the playoffs, that team will simply switch places with the one you are replacing. If the team you are placing is not already in the playoffs, the team you are replacing will be taken out of the playoffs.
3.Press Y if you want to have the matchups randomly selected for you.
4.When you are finished positioning the teams, press START to advance to the next screen.
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Viewing the Playoffs Menu
Once you’ve decided who will be in the playoffs, you can choose from the following:
Bracket: View the current playoff standings, and simulate or play specific games.
Statistics: View statistics and ratings for teams and individual players.
Coaching: Edit your starters (see pg. 12), adjust defensive and offensive settings, and customize your playbook (see pg. 11).
News: View awards, transactions, and injury reports.
Save Playoffs: Save the current playoffs or delete a previously saved file.
Exit: Quit the current playoffs and return to the Main Menu.
Elbow Room
When your opponent misses a shot, grab the rebound, and then press B to crouch and throw some elbows.
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