Basketball Legends

Basketball Legends 2020 is a fast two-on-two arcade sports game created by MadPuffers where you compete on the hardwood using cartoon bobblehead athletes. You can jump straight onto the court by yourself against computer opponents or share the keyboard with a teammate for local head-to-head competition.

Matches move at a rapid pace with high-flying dunks, perimeter shooting, and defensive blocks. Every team offers distinct player builds, allowing you to choose between perimeter specialists, defensive stoppers, and rim-running dunkers.

How to play Basketball Legends

The core objective is simple: score more points than your rival before the final buzzer sounds. You take control of your player on both offense and defense, timing your jumps to grab rebounds, intercept passes, or sink shots from beyond the arc.

• Move: Press A and D or the left and right arrow keys to run across the court.
• Dash: Tap A, D, or an arrow key twice to burst forward.
• Shoot or Steal: Press B, X, or L to release a jump shot on offense or swipe at the ball on defense.
• Pump Fake or Block: Press S or the down arrow to feign a shot or leap for a defensive swat.
• Supershot: Press K or Z once the power meter in the top left fills up.

In two-player matches on a shared keyboard, the first player runs with A and D, shoots with B, and blocks with S. The second player navigates using the left and right arrow keys, shoots with L, and guards the rim with the down arrow.

Game modes and tournament play

You can test your basketball skills across several distinct formats. Quick matches let you jump into instant action without setup, while training mode gives you open court time to practice shooting arcs and steal timings. For a complete championship challenge, join the tournament ladder to face progressively tougher matchups until you claim the trophy.

Rosters and special abilities

The game features 16 club selections with 3 distinct players on each roster. Each athlete brings tailored strengths to the court, including specialized abilities like the mega dunk, defensive boosts, and fast break speed. High-tier shooters excel at knocking down perimeter three-pointers, whereas athletic forwards dominate around the rim with explosive aerial finishes.

Tips for winning matches

• Time your defensive jumps: Rather than spamming swipe attempts, wait until your opponent leaves the floor to time your block with S or the down arrow.
• Build the supershot meter: Keep possession and make smart passes to charge the top meter for an unstoppable scoring opportunity.
• Use dashes for separation: Double-tap your movement keys to shake tight man coverage before rising for an open jumper.
• Match abilities to your style: Pick players whose specific bonuses fit how you like to score, whether through rim attacks or perimeter shooting.

More sports games to try

If you enjoy quick sports action on the court, check out these other popular titles:

• Boxing Random offers physics-based combat with unpredictable ragdoll movement.
• Pool Club tests your cue ball precision in a timed tabletop billiards setting.
• Cricket World Cup lets you step up to the batting crease for global tournament matches.

Basketball Legends plays directly in your web browser with responsive keyboard controls on desktop and smooth touch support in landscape orientation on mobile devices.