The NBA is filled with a large number of players, all with diverse abilities and skill sets. More than any previous game, NBA Live has taken the landscape of professional basketball and interpreted these different skills on screen. The key to victory now lies in understanding each player’s strengths and weaknesses. Casual fans can enjoy making 3s with whoever they want, but that won’t work on NBA Live. Players will need to know the skills of each player on the court (their ball handlers, their shooters, their passers) if they need to have a chance to knock down opponents. It can be frustrating, but it’s music to the ears of big fans.

Let’s take a look at the complete Dynamic DNA system, for tips on how to score efficiently and effectively.

First, it’s critical to understand that NBA Live 10 data changes on a regular basis. For example, Jason Kapono is a dangerous shooter, but if he’s in trouble, the game will reflect it. Otherwise, you might end up shooting triples after triples and wondering why the shots won’t fall. Similarly, a rookie proving that he can finish on the rim might surprise you, if you’re not up to date.

Things get really detailed when you carefully look at each player’s shooting breakdown. For example, Dwight Howard makes more than 50 percent of his shots, but most of it is dunk and layup. His breakdown reflects this, with 74 percent of shots to the basket and 33 percent of jump shots.

Too obvious, right? Everybody knows that Howard can’t shoot. Instead, let’s take a look at Vince Carter, who really can. Of course, his hitting percentage is higher when he’s unguarded, but it’s interesting to note how much better he shoots without dribbling. Carter actually shoots the same poor dribble percentage that he does in a sheltered situation, no dribbling. On the other hand, he knocks down nearly half of his open stares when he’s not forced to put the ball down. As a player, you must use this information to your advantage. If your point guard likes to dribble first, ask for a tall screen and shoot up for a shot on the lane.

It is also essential to differentiate between medium-distance shooters and three-point shooters. Dwyane Wade, for example, is sometimes known as a good marksman, but not from long range. On the other hand, Kapono basically shoots better from beyond the arc.

Understanding the different types of shots and the players that excel at each is the best way to drive competition in NBA Live Ten. Make preparations for each contest by studying these breakdowns, and you should have plenty of wins in your future.