Basketball Legends 2020
Basketball Legends 2020 is an arcade basketball game for one or two players. Pick a team, shoot for the basket, and defend your hoop. Play a tournament, practice in Training, or share a keyboard with a friend.
Key facts
- Genre
- Sports / Basketball
- Players
- 1-2 players (shared keyboard)
How to play Basketball Legends 2020
Choose 1 Player for Tournament, Random Match, or Training. The tournament setup lets you choose a team, a match size, and a difficulty. The bracket shows quarterfinals, semifinals, a final, and a third place match.
Move toward the ball and shoot at the other team's hoop. The match clock counts down while both sides try to score. A tied two-player match continued into 15-second extra periods in our test.
Use the action key to shoot when you have the ball. Use the same key to try a steal on defense. Press Down in single player or S for Player 1 in two-player mode to fake a shot or block.
Tap a direction twice to dash. A supershot is a special shot shown beside the score. Press its key when the icon is ready and you have the ball.
In our Chrome desktop test, we won a quick match 5-4 after challenging the opponent at close range. We also scored twice in Training.
Basketball Legends 2020 controls
| Action | Controls |
|---|---|
| Single player: move / jump | Arrow keys |
| Single player: shoot / steal | X |
| Single player: supershot | Z |
| Two players, Player 1: move / jump | W A S D |
| Two players, Player 1 actions | B (shoot or steal), V (supershot) |
| Two players, Player 2: move / jump | Arrow keys |
| Two players, Player 2 actions | L (shoot or steal), K (supershot) |
| Pump fake / block | Down or S |
| Dash | Tap a direction twice |
Tips and tricks
- Use Training to practice moving with the ball and shooting without a defender.
- Move close to the ball carrier and use your action key to try a steal. In our match, a close challenge left the opponent stunned.
- Watch the supershot icon beside the score. Use the special key when it lights up and your player has the ball.
- Tap the same direction twice for a dash. Use it to cross the court quickly.
- Check the help button during a match. The control keys change between single-player and two-player games.
Frequently asked questions
How do I play Basketball Legends 2020 with two players?
Choose 2 Players on the main menu. Pick teams and a match format, then select Play. Player 1 uses WASD, B, and V. Player 2 uses the arrow keys, L, and K.
What does the action key do?
It shoots when you have the ball and attempts a steal on defense. In single-player games, the action key is X. In two-player games, it is B for Player 1 and L for Player 2.
What happens when a match is tied?
Our two-player match moved into 15-second extra periods after a 0-0 tie. The game started another extra period when the score stayed tied.
Can I practice my shots?
Yes. Choose 1 Player, then Training. We practiced shots on the court without an opponent.
Is Basketball Legends 2020 free to play?
Yes. Open the game in your browser and select Play to start.
Can I play Basketball Legends 2020 on mobile?
The game is best on a desktop or laptop with a keyboard. Two players can share one keyboard.
Last updated . Basketball Legends 2020 is made by its original developer and embedded here for free play.