NBA Jam 2002

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NBA Jam 2002 is a handheld arcade basketball game developed by Acclaim Entertainment for the Game Boy Advance, released in 2002. Built independently from SNES assets, it presents the franchise's signature exaggerated style across multiple game modes. All 29 NBA teams are available, with a combined roster of more than 140 players, each carrying distinct attributes covering areas such as ball handling and dunking. Trademark mechanics from the series appear throughout, including alley-oops and skypasses, along with the iconic "on fire" mode, which activates after a player scores three consecutive baskets and grants enhanced performance. The ruleset is streamlined — fouls are only called for goaltending — keeping the pace fast and the gameplay focused on offense. The varied player attributes mean roster selection has a meaningful impact on performance during matches.