Introduction

It's that time again. It's a busy time of year for sports fans. It's still early in the NFL season, the MLB World Series is about to begin, and of course, the NBA preseason is in full swing. EA Sports has returned with their latest installment in the NBA Live series. EA has stripped the game of a lot of the silly moves and has gotten back to basics. Good basketball fundamentals are what this game is all about. With so much effort put into NBA Jam-style dunks a lot of folks have forgotten how to do the basics, like pick-and-roll. Need not fear, IGN is here with new tips and strategies to help you out on offense, defense, as well as a team-by-team analysis, which will prepare you for dynasty run.

In this NBA Live 09 strategy guide, you'll find:

• BASICS // A breakdown of the basics of NBA Live play.
• OFFENSE // Offensive tips for NBA Live rookies.
• DEFENSE // Defensive strategies to improve your game.
• TEAMS // Tips and info on every team in the NBA.
• FAQ // Answers to some very frequently asked questions.

Guide by: Jim Chamberlin