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How the game really works
How a shot goes in or doesn't, worked out from the game's own code (version 211). Every rule here is traced to the function that implements it, and every number comes from the game's data tables.
Start readingHow a shot is decided
The two steps every shot goes through: the chance, then the roll.
ReadPick the right shot
The five shot types and which stat each one reads.
ReadContests, on offense and defense
How defenders lower your chance, and how to avoid or apply it.
ReadThree-pointers and range
The distance falloff that only threes have.
ReadBuilding your players
Which stats and upgrades actually feed the formula.
ReadMisses and guaranteed makes
The bad-luck counter and other forced outcomes.
ReadTraits
Every player trait and ball trait by level, and which ones help scoring.
ReadBlocking, knockdowns and posterizers
What each failed-block message means, the Block roll, and how Strength decides knockdowns.
ReadWhat we don't know yet
Missing numbers and parts of the code not read yet.
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