Alley-oop passes are some of the most thrilling highlight plays in NBA 2K25, but executing them requires practice and precise timing.
The new offensive features in NBA 2K25 focus on revamping shooting and dribbling mechanics. Additionally, AI improvements enhance gameplay significantly. A new court-spacing engine allows players more freedom to maneuver with the ball, enabling better decision-making.
Furthermore, 2K has refined cut-to-the-basket logic, which improves opportunities for drives and kick-outs. This enhancement benefits alley-oop passes as teammates now make more effective cuts to the basket, catching passes in mid-air to finish with a slam dunk.
Every way to complete an alley-oop pass in NBA 2K25
There are multiple methods for completing an alley-oop pass in NBA 2K25.
Alley-Oop to a Teammate
One player throws the ball up while their teammate finishes it with a dunk.
- Xbox: Double-tap Y and use the left stick to select the receiver
- PlayStation: Double-tap Triangle and use the left stick to select the receiver
- Nintendo Switch: Double-tap X and use the left Joy-Con to select the receiver
Self Alley-Oop
In certain situations, you may want to throw the ball up and complete the alley-oop yourself.
- Xbox: Double-tap Y and move towards the hoop
- PlayStation: Double-tap Triangle and move towards the hoop
- Nintendo Switch: Double-tap X and move towards the hoop
Bounce Pass Alley-Oop
This stylish move involves bouncing the ball off the floor before the dunk.
- Xbox: Press A + B and move towards the receiver
- PlayStation: Press X + O and move towards the receiver
- Nintendo Switch: B + A and move towards the receiver
How to finish an alley-oop pass
As the ball soars, the player going for the dunk will see a dunk meter on the screen. The objective is to press the shoot button (Square on PlayStation, X on Xbox, Y on Switch) when the meter is within the green area of the circle.
Failure to hit the button in time or pressing it while in the orange zone will result in a missed opportunity.
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