Basketball Stars

Basketball Stars



The Madpuffers made Basketball Stars, the best basketball game ever, where you can play as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Derrick Williams, and more. You can play the follow up to the popular game Basketball Legends 2 on Poki in your web browser or on your phone. Want to play the best basketball game with two people? Basketball Stars, which was made in HTML5, is a great game to play by yourself or with friends. You can play a quick game or a whole event to show that you're good enough to play in the NBA.

How hard is it to win Basketball Stars? It's not true. Even though the game is easy to play, it's not easy to win. You have to hit the other team's hoop with the ball. Two points for each shot. Before time runs out, you need to get more points than your opponents. It's not as easy as you think to throw the ball into the hole. The other team can block your shot and then steal the ball from you. To win, you need to figure out the force properly. While you're watching the game, don't just think about scoring. Also, defense is very important. You should be ready to block an attack from the other player. Keep the other team from getting to your hoop. Let's look into some more interesting facts now!

Basketball Stars gameplay

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The first thing you need to do to win is learn how to play the game. If you watch a lot of NBA, you will know how to play this game. But they're not as hard to understand as NBA rules. There will be one minute between each match. In the game, you can see the time next to the scoreboard. You can play the game in two different ways: attack and defend. So, you need to combine two jobs in a good way. Try your best to steal the ball when the other team has it. Don't forget to block the other team's jump shot. You play both defense and offense to score points. Use your basketball skills to get the ball past the other team. Next, get close to the basket and dunk. You have a better chance of beating your opponent if you get more points. Let's work well together if you play with someone else.

Defeat your opponent with some useful notes

  • The distance between the player and the basket is quite important. If you come closer to the hoop, you can throw the ball more correctly.
  • Try your best to keep the ball and avoid being stolen ball by opponents.
  • Since you have more points when the time is coming to an end, it will be better to just defend.
  • Each player has special skills like a mega dunk, defense, and a fast break. Therefore, let's utilize it to bring home the trophy for you.
  • Selecting your favorite basketball stars before entering a tournament is also motivation to win the matches. However, you can experience the different skills of many other stars.
  • The game is a 2-player game, so your opponents can be your friends or relatives. However, don't condescend to them the championship!

The game mode of Basketball Stars

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Do you usually play basketball alone or with teammates? In this game, you can play basketball single or on a team. There are three available modes in the Basketball Stars mod menu. including 1 player, 2 players, and a quick match. Each mode has unique features to experience. We will explore these modes now.

1 player mode

Although basketball is a team sport, you can play by yourself in the Basketball Stars game. Select 1 player to play single. When coming in this round, you can select one of three sub-modes: Tournament, Random Match, and Training.

  • If you are not familiar with the operations or gameplay, you can improve your abilities in the Training sub-mode. There isn't a limited time or opponents in this sub-mode.
  • In Random Match, you can enter the field with one member or two members. Although there is one player or two players in your team, you only have to control one character. Then, you will enter a random match with any opponent over the world.
  • In Tournament mode, you also have the chance to choose to play with one character or two characters in a team like Random Match. One different thing is you will compete with eight other teams through 3 rounds: quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final. The rule is you must overcome the previous round to unlock the next game. If you lose in the first round, you have to restart the other tournament. One more thing, normal or hard mode is available for you to try.

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2 players mode

This mode is better for two people in Basketball Star. You can be teammates or compete even together which is up to the sub-modes. There are three sub-modes which are 1vs1, 2vs2, and 2vs2CPU.

  • In 1vs1, you can control both characters simultaneously in two different teams to battle with each other within 1 minute. It means you and your friend will be opponents together.
  • You and your friend are still opponents like 1vs 1 sub-mode. However, you will play in a team of two members. Of course, you won't control both members in one team, you just steer one of them. Your friend in the opponent team will have a role like you.
  • The number of teams in the 2vs2CPU will be the same as in the 2vs2. The special thing is you and your friend will be teammates. It sounds interesting. Now, you have to effectively combine and defeat the CPU. Be careful when the CPU also has great Basketball skills.

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Quick Match mode in Basketball Stars

As the name of this mode, you will have quick matches with other opponents over the world. Of course, there is no choice of basketball stars, single or 2-player mode. The player will be random. Moreover, this mode is for single players. Although there are some unique features, it has the same rules as other modes such as limited time, and scoring points.

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How to play Basketball Stars?

Player One

WASD - Move
B - Shoot/Perform action
S - Pump
V - Super-shot
D twice - Dash

Player Two

Arrow keys - Move
L - Shoot/Perform action
DOWN Arrow - Pump
K - Super-shot
LEFT Arrow twice - Dash

Special Abilities

  • Mega Dunk: Regardless of where you are on the court, as long as you are holding the ball, you can dunk it through the opponent’s hoop!
  • Iron Defense: Block the opponent’s chance of scoring immediately by turning your basketball hoop into a literal chunk of iron for a few seconds!
  • Alley-Oop: Throw the ball you are holding to the opponent’s side of the court, teleport there, and dunk the ball!
  • Fast Break: Snatch the ball that the opposition is holding and pass through him quickly!

Standout Features of Basketball Stars

  • Fast-paced and exciting gameplay with the right amount of challenge!
  • Cartoonish 2D graphics with detailed body movements!
  • Pick your favorite basketball players and teams based on real life!
  • Utilize special abilities to achieve victory!
  • Discover many achievements as you progress in the game!

Tips and Tricks

  • While players can try to shoot the hoops as soon as they get hold of the ball, it is best that they get close enough to the hoop to get the highest chance of scoring.
  • For the special abilities Mega Dunk and Alley-Oop, as soon as they are available to players, use them immediately for a 100% chance of scoring.
  • Try to dribble the ball while advancing past opponents to prevent them from grabbing it.
  • Players can score more points per shot when the timer is about to run out. As such, one popular strategy is to concentrate solely on defending the basketball hoop, then be on the offensive towards the end of the match.
  • If you choose 2v2 matches, try to experiment with different special ability combinations and pick the ones that suit your playstyle the best.