NBA 2K20 Demo: 10 Reactions You Need To Know

9. There Aren't As Many Fast Breaks

There's a hidden upside to the slower game speed.

Now, fast breaks are rare. The CPU AI doesn't overwhelm the defence by performing endless one-player sprints down court for an easy bucket. This is a bit of a blessing, because it means you'll still have ample chances to rectify mistakes rather than being punished for one last-minute steal near the opponent's basket.

This does still happen occasionally when better players gain possession, but it's a bit less frequent than before. One minor gripe is that MyPlayer's grading system punishes you for breaking free from assignments even when they're blatantly not the right play. That needs fixing.

Another tip: MyPlayer's 420 starting points need to go on some defensive stats. Though everyone wants to create that superstar sharpshooter, there's something to be said for being able to block passing lanes, intercept pass attempts and generally break up attacks too. Being an all-rounder seems important this year.