NBA 2K24 Tips: How to do a Putback Dunk & Layup

In real basketball and NBA 2K24, A putback dunk or layup is an exciting play that occurs when a shot is missed and an offensive player rebounds the ball and immediately dunks or lays the ball up all in the same motion. Check out how to pull this move off in NBA 2K24!

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How to do a Putback Dunk & Layup in NBA 2K23

  1. For Xbox, press X when attempting an offensive rebound
  2. For PlayStation, press Square when attempting an offensive rebound

NBA 2K24 Putback Tips

  • Equip the Aerial Wizard Badge
  • Look for a clear lane to the hoop
  • Anticipate that the shot will miss
  • Try to time the putback as the ball bounces off the rim and is still in the air

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