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NBA 2K26 is still the PS5 basketball king for one reason: the court actually feels like a court. Spacing matters, help defense is a real choice, and the best players win by making reads, not just mashing dribble moves. Head-to-head is where it shines, especially once you learn how to punish bad shot selection and lazy rotations. The long modes are deep enough to become your “one sports game” for months. The drawback is the ecosystem: MyTEAM and the online meta can push you toward grinding if you want to keep up.