Today, we are going to give all players a detailed explanation of this super fun street mode, which includes tactics and participation techniques. For those who enjoy playing this mode, the difficulty is not high, as it is one of the most participated modes by many players. Compared to other modes, this mode more closely resembles real-life gameplay, though not as intense as a full match.
Speaking of this mode, I guess many players are already quite familiar with it. It's especially suitable for teaming up with friends to climb the ranks. Since the street mode is a team play, cooperation and strategy among teammates are crucial. The mainstream strategies can be summarized into three: The first one is the isolation (ISO) play, where there is a ball handler who serves as the core, paired with two teammates who have shooting abilities and can space the floor. The ball handler can use their individual skills to break through, while the other two teammates score by getting open shots from the perimeter.
The second is the pick-and-roll play, which requires a ball handler, a teammate with high-quality screens, and another teammate who can space the floor. The third is the off-ball screen play, which is more complex compared to the first two and can be seen as a combination of both. Based on these different strategies, combined with your operational skills and understanding of the game, you can determine your position on the court and choose the appropriate player to use.
This is the only mode in the game that allows you to team up with friends for ranked matches, using a 3v3 half-court format. The standard match time is 5 minutes. In the street mode, there are different positions: Position 1 is the primary ball handler, mainly responsible for organizing the team's offense. Position 2 is the perimeter shooter, typically a player with some shooting ability. Position 3 is responsible for rebounding, usually filled by players with high physical stats.
In the game, when a teammate or opponent takes an ill-advised shot, you can use boxing out techniques under the basket; simply hold the boxing out button. In the street basketball mode, the ball-dominant player has very high requirements for ball handling, dribbling style, and dribbling moves. The completeness of badges is also important, testing both the player's ball-handling ability and the player's operational level. Techniques such as stopping the ball and using screens to get open require long-term practice in the game to master more ball-dominant plays.
Ball control and dribbling speed must meet the minimum standards; this is the foundation. The quality of the dribbling package is also crucial, requiring the ability to perform crossovers, behind-the-back dribbles, and hesitation breaks. Shooting speed cannot be slow, and shooting badges like Three Point Specialist and Range Extender are essential. The double-shot attributes should at least reach 110. Additionally, the player's height should not be less than 185 cm, as it affects dribbling speed and the ability to drive past defenders. Only by meeting these conditions can a player be considered an excellent primary ball handler.
Explosive bursts are a very important way to get past defenders. The specific operation is to stand still, hold the acceleration button, and push the left joystick diagonally upward, allowing the player to accelerate and break free. Alternatively, you can first pull back, crossover, or hesitate before accelerating. Therefore, in this mode, you should not always try to force your way through; instead, rely more on explosive bursts to directly create opportunities. Dribbling style significantly influences the speed of explosive bursts, and different dribbling styles result in varying burst speeds.
Note that the dribbling package and dribbling style are different concepts. The dribbling package refers to actions like crossovers, pullbacks, behind-the-back dribbles, and between-the-legs dribbles. In mobile games, pullbacks and crossovers are commonly used dribbling package actions. Additionally, there is a defensive assist function in the mobile game, which greatly affects offensive shooting. Therefore, the ability to find open spots is particularly important, and you should choose players with strong dribbling packages. When choosing a single-player position, there are usually two setups: one is the 45-degree position on either side, and the other is the top-of-the-arc position. Both are points to pay extra attention to in the street mode.
When playing the NBA All-Star street mode, it's also important to pay attention to the overall use of space. Intuitively, having more space on the sides during dribbling is better, especially since the baseline is harder to defend, making it a better choice. However, dribbling at the top-of-the-arc is easier to operate but requires stronger players.
