Learning to calling for Screens and setting them properly in NBA 2K26 might be one of the most important ways of cracking open the opposition's defense.
When you're playing against the AI at higher difficulty or against a human opponent, they won't let you waltz on the court. Someone with a better understanding of their defense will leave you little room to move. To open an unexpected space, the key is to call for a screen and then provide him with the required information to make the most out of the move.
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How to call for a Screen in NBA 2K26?
There are two ways to call for a Screen while constructing an attack in NBA 2K26.
- If you want to call a specific player as a Screen, press the L1/LB button once. Your four primary controls will represent the other four stars on your side. Select the relevant icon for the player you want to call on your Screen.
- Hold the L1/LB button to automatically call the nearest player to your ball-carrier as a Screen. You can then press the R1/RB to perform a roll or a fade. You can also use the LS button to change their sides.
Between the two methods, the second one is undoubtedly the one that suits beginners more. However, the first method is the one you'll want to master in the long run. If you wish for your Screen to take throws, select players who are good at 3-PT shots. Similarly, you can use your PF/C to ask them for a Roll and run close to the rim for a possible layup/dunk.
How to set a Screen in NBA 2K26?
You can also use one of your teammates to set them up as a screen while moving the ball.
- If you want to set the regular Screen, just hold the Circle/B button. You can use your LS to control the direction of your Screen.
- Tap the Circle/B button once to go for a quick variant instead. In the case of a Quick Screen, you can't control the direction.
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