NBA Live 97

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NBA Live 97 drops you onto the court with a focus on realistic basketball action. Pick from all NBA squads, build a team from scratch, or go with an East or West All-Star lineup. The game lets you design players in detail and offers a range of match types from one-off exhibitions to full seasons and playoffs. Controls feel responsive and the on-court physics aim for authenticity. The game's strength lies in its setup options. Over 60 offensive and 10 defensive strategies let you tweak tactics between games. While the 1996 release means roster data feels dated, the core mechanics remain solid for a throwback hoops fix. It launched on SNES, PlayStation, and Genesis, giving retro players multiple ways to relive 90s NBA action without modern polish.