NBA Live 2002 (2001)

Developer: EA Sports
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platforms: Xbox, PlayStation, PlayStation 2
Genres: Simulator, Sport

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How it feels

A standard, accessible basketball simulation that delivers the routine satisfaction of competitive NBA matchups without much flair.

sports simulationstraightforwardcompetitivecasualmoderate difficultyarcade-stylefamiliarreplayable

About

NBA Live 2002 is the 2002 installment of the NBA Live video games series. The cover features Steve Francis as a member of the Houston Rockets. The game was developed by EA Sports and released on October 29, 2001 for the PlayStation 2, October 30, 2001 for the PlayStation and November 18, 2001 for the Xbox. This game was commentated by Don Poier and former NBA player Bob Elliot.[citation needed]

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