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GameSpy.com - Reviewed by Andrew S. Bub. Includes screen shots. "Sadly, with its major rules problems, only slightly improved animation (from the PS2 version) and host of omissions and gaffes, the lack of expected features, and most importantly, the under-optimized controls here on the Xbox, prove that NBA Live 2002 is just a rushed game." Score: 60 out of 100. (Xbox) (December 25, 2001).

Armchair Empire - Reviewed by: Tolkiemingway, score: 5.5/10. "All efforts to remain alive and kicking are found." (Playstation 2) (November 29, 2001).

GameSpot - Reviewed by: Shahed Ahmed, score 7.7/10. "The new franchise mode adds quite a bit of replay value." (Xbox) (November 19, 2001).

IGN - Reviewed by: David Zdyrko, score 7.6/10. "It has a few minor upgrades over last year's game, but the Live series still has a long way to go." (PlayStation 2) (November 1, 2001).

Game Revolution - Reviewed by: Dr. Moo, score C. "This fadeaway just keeps on fading." (PlayStation 2) (November, 2001).

GamePro - Reviewed by: Dan Elektro, score 4.5/5. "Makes up for last year's missteps and then some." (PlayStation 2) (October 31, 2001).

GameSpot - Reviewed by: Shahed Ahmed, score 7.7/10. "Plagued by many of the same issues as last year's game." (PlayStation 2) (October 31, 2001).