If you thought that previous versions of NBA Live--EA's flagship basketball series--contained high-flying, acrobatic dunks, you ain't seen nothin' yet. This year's iteration features a brand-new All-Star Weekend extravaganza, which includes the excellent Slam Dunk Contest. This But if you want to jam like Dominique or Spud, you'll need a little schooling. That's where we come in.

In addition to all of the strategy you've come to expect--tips on playing Offense and Defense, team-specific strategy, Dynasty help, and Secrets. Now IGN Guides has suggestions on how to compete in the All-Star Weekend festivities, including tips to help make you one of the most magnificent dunkers in the game.

So what are you waiting for? Grab some Shox and a towel, check in at the scorer's table, and get into the game for real!

NBA Live 2005 Online Strategy Guide

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• Huarache 2K4: VNBA60230T
• Nike Air Unlimited: XVLJD9895V
• Zoom Generation Low: 234SDJF9W4
• Nike Bg: 0984ADF90P
• Shox Elite: 2388HDFCBJ
• Zoom LeBron II: 1KENZO23XZ
• Alternate Hornets Jersey: JRE7H4D90F
• Alternate Sonics Jersey: BHD87YY27Q

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• Unlock the Hawks' new road uniform: HDI834NNUA
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• Unlock the Mavericks' new road uniform: AAPSEUD09U

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Unlock all teams and jerseys by winning the slam dunk contest.

• Rock The Baby dunk: Hold R when running to the net, press X as your gather, and press X again.
• Rock The Cradle dunk: Hold R and move toward the basket with X, then tap Y.
• 360 Pump dunk or 180 Pump dunk: Hold R and move toward the basket with Y. Rotate the Left Analog-stick 360 or 180 degrees, then tap Y again.
• One Hand Windmill: Hold R, move toward the basket with B, tap Y.
• Two Hand Windmill: Hold L, move toward the basket with B, tap Y.
• Two Hand Reverse Windmill: Hold L, move toward the basket with A, tap Y.
• Between Legs dunk: Hold R, move toward the basket with B, tap A.
• One Hand Tomahawk: Hold L, move toward the basket with B, tap A.
• Under The Legs Two Hand Reverse: Move toward the basket with Y, tap A.
• Hang on rim by armpit: Hold L and press X for the gather and B for the dunk.
• Throw ball off screen: Hold Left or Right then tap Right Analog-stick Up.
• Throw ball off the camera: Hold D-pad Up and tap Right Analog-stick Up.
• Throw ball off shot clock: Hold L + R and press the Right Analog-stick in any direction.
• Under The Rim Windmill: From the 3 point corner, hold L + R and move toward basket with Y. Tap Y again to dunk.
• Cover Eyes dunk: Hold L + R and move toward the basket with B, then hit X.
• Behind the back dunk: Hold L + R and move toward basket with X, tap B.
• Between legs twice dunk: Hold L + R and move toward basket with B, tap B again.
• Throw it of the glass and then do a flip and between the legs ally oop: Stand at the 3 point line then tap the right analog stick any direction. Right after that hold L + R and press B then press A.
• Spring board double underneath the legs dunk: Toss the bass then press and hold R + L to do the spring board. Next press B to gather and then hold B to dunk. Note: You must catch the ball right off the bounce or else you will do a one handed dunk.
• 720: Hold L and press Y to gather. Spin the left-analog stick 2 times clockwise very fast and press B for trick. Hold this for while as the dunk progresses

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