Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 31
  2. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. 70
    The sequel is a better game in every way, but the original was so successful at combining extreme sports stunts with real basketball that there was little room left for improvement.

Awards & Rankings

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#40 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
56
#56 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 90 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 90
  2. Negative: 7 out of 90
  1. 4DI
    Dec 4, 2012
    10
    "EA SPORTS!!! BIIIG!!!!!" I LOVE THIS GAME! Best sports game ever!
  2. Mar 15, 2019
    9
    Real, Street ball. Amazing commentary while you play, funny as hell and smooth gameplay. I had a blast with this game in the past and recently too!
  3. Aug 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. One of the all time gems of the early 2000's

    The game aged like fine wine, if anyone wanna run this on dolphin, hit me!
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