Hardwood Rivals

Take your team onto a 3D hardwood court in a solo five-on-five basketball exhibition against CPU opponents. Pick from 24 original teams, or play 2 players locally (player two uses arrow keys, Enter and /), dribble into space, pass to teammates, shoot from beyond the arc or drive for a dunk.

Play four five-minute quarters with a 24-second shot clock, quarter breaks and a final score result. An optional fast exhibition clock fits four quarters into about a minute.

Move with WASD or arrow keys. E dribbles (R step-back, T between-the-legs, P pick and roll, I isolation), K passes, hold J or Space and release in the green window to shoot, L dunks near the rim, Q switches defenders or attempts a steal, B blocks, and C cycles Broadcast, Courtside and Baseline cameras. On-screen buttons support touch.

Arcade rules include traveling, backcourt turnovers, rebounds and shooting fouls with free throws. This compact game does not simulate the full officiating rulebook or a season mode.

Numbered uniforms, animated crossover dribbles and leaping rim finishes bring the court to life. The crowd celebrates buckets, with synthesized ball bounces, sneaker squeaks, swishes, rim impacts and a quarter buzzer. Close defenders visibly shrink the green timing window. Every green release scores. CPU opponents vary their drives, passes and shot timing; press B near a shooter as they gather or release to block. Athletes now have realistic body proportions, articulated running, dribbling, jump shots, dunks and blocks, with defenders sliding in a low stance and smooth acceleration; the stylized 3D presentation is not photorealistic.

New Team mode: collect original player cards with unique animated faces, open 80–85 Rising or 90–99 Elite packs with earned coins, and equip separate 5v5 and 3v3 lineups. Play a one-period Clutch Time match or Triple Threat to 21 (three-minute limit). Complete matches for 300 coins. Career lets you set hair, skin colour, height and weight for your lead player in exhibitions. Progress saves locally in your browser. The single shot meter has red (miss), yellow (exactly 50/50), and green (guaranteed) timing zones. Late releases also miss. No real-money purchases or full career season.