How to play NBA Live Mobile Basketball

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Explore key NBA Live Mobile Basketball gameplay features and modes, and learn how to access in-game help.

NBA Live Mobile Basketball mechanics and modes overview

Get to know the key features, mechanics, and modes you’ll find in NBA Live Mobile Basketball.

  • If you’re a new player, you can unlock special rewards by logging in every day for your first week. 
  • Rewards include in-game currency, boosts, or items. 
  • On the last day, you’ll earn a Rare Jaylen Brown card to kickstart your lineup.

  • Tap and hold the Guard button to shadow the opponent and block passing lanes.
  • To attempt a steal, select Guard at the right moment while the opponent has the ball. 

  • Tap the Guard button repeatedly when close to the ball handler to try for a steal.

  • Time your Guard and Block button press as the opponent launches a shot to interrupt or stop it entirely. 

  • Drills are skill‑building challenges that improve your gameplay while rewarding you with items or progression boosts. 
  • Check them often for rewards and training.

  • On offense: select Playcalling to choose set plays that create space, set up shots, or drive to the basket.
  • On defence: call adjustments in real time to tighten coverage, double-team threats, or force turnovers.
  • Tap the real-time Playcalling overlay to select and execute commands. 

  • Snapshots are pieces of equipment that grant attribute bonuses to your players.
  • They are positional, meaning specific Snapshots can only be equipped to certain roles on your roster.
  • Snapshots come in different rarities, with higher rarities offering stronger attribute boosts.

  • The central hub where you manage every aspect of the game. From here, you can:
    • enter Game Modes like NBA Tour, Live Events, and Arenas.
    • view and manage your Roster (lineups, players, and Snapshots).
    • access Upgrades, including training, equipment, and progression systems.
    • navigate to Store, Arena Pass, and Leagues.
    • adjust Settings, including audio, controls, and Help. 

  • A story‑driven campaign mode that challenges you to build a powerful team and compete in increasingly difficult events to gain fans.
  • As you progress and gain fans, you’ll unlock new game modes and features.

  • In Rise to Fame, you’ll face 5v5 challenges against AI-controlled teams. 
  • Your performance earns you Hall of Fame points, which are awarded based on both difficulty level and in-game execution.
  • As you collect Fame, you’ll climb the leaderboard and unlock better rewards.

  • Take part in timed challenges and themed events. 
  • The Arena Pass offers exclusive rewards for progressive engagement in these events.

  • A long-term progression system tied to your Fan Hype score.
  • The more you play and build hype, the more Fan Frenzy modes you unlock.
  • These modes offer additional rewards and keep the experience fresh as you advance.

  • Join or form Leagues to compete with friends or rivals. 
  • Team up and climb league leaderboards for shared rewards and bragging rights.
  • By participating in a league, you’ll also earn points towards your League Pass.

How to get in-game help

Having issues when trying to play NBA Live Mobile Basketball? Here’s how to get help in-game.
  1. 1
    From the Home screen, select the menu icon (cogwheel) in the top corner.
  2. 2
    Select Help, then select Support.
  3. 3
    Browse help articles or use the search bar to get answers.
Still stuck? Select the chat bubble in the top right of your screen to submit a support ticket and get personalized in-game help.
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