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Take NBA stars into online 3v3 streetball tournaments, using dunks, signature moves and defense to win under changing rules.
Released 09 Jun 2026
Win Knockout Tournaments
Throw Alley-Oop Dunks
Break Defenders' Ankles
Take your favorite NBA stars to iconic streetball courts around the world, in this fast-paced, online 3v3 basketball game. Stack wins, earn cred and become the GOAT of THE RUN. Who's Got Next?
Developed by Play by Play Studios · Published by Play by Play Studios
NBA THE RUN is an online street basketball game featuring NBA players and courts around the world. In Solos, you control a team of three; in Squads, you control one player alongside teammates.
Play 3v3 tournament matches with changing rules and scoring conditions. On offense, use dribbles, crossovers, shots, dunks and alley-oops; on defense, contest shots, block, steal the ball and dive for loose balls.
Players have individual attributes and signature styles, so choosing a lineup lets you match different players to your approach. Wins and in-game currency contribute to progression, with unlocks including players, jerseys, dunks, taunts and profile customizations.
Players who enjoy NBA THE RUN often praise its arcade-style 3v3 basketball, accessible controls and satisfying mix of scoring moves and defense. Some find matches especially fun with friends, and appreciate that different players have distinct attributes and styles. Reviews also repeatedly flag the limited range of modes and progression, the lack of offline play, and issues such as camera visibility, gameplay balance and coordinating with teammates.
We’re taking it back to the streets. NBA THE RUN is a fast-paced, online 3v3 street basketball game, played above-the-rim and packed with posterizing moments, ankle-breaking tricks and a unique, signature style. Take your favorite NBA stars to iconic streetball courts around the world and stack wins, earn cred and become the GOAT of THE RUN.
DON'T GET KNOCKED OUT
Play Solos or Squads, the choice is yours. Face off against the best of the best in online multiplayer Knockout Tournaments spanning the globe on legendary streetball courts from Venice Beach, to The Tenement in the Philippines, and more. Lock in, win, advance, repeat.
BECOME THE GOAT
Gameplay is fast, fluid and responsive. Powered by true rollback netcode, your moves on the sticks will sync instantaneously – cross up an aggressive defender, pull down a towering block, or throw up a lob out of a spin move for a game winning alley-oop.
DEFENSE WINS CHIPS
It’s not only about the high flying dunks, stepback logo 3s and ankle breakers – in NBA THE RUN, defense is just as fun, and powerful, as offense. Thunderous blocks, diving for loose balls, huge steals, and all-out physicality on D can lead to a W and will get you just as hyped.
STREETBALL WITH STYLE
Everything about NBA THE RUN is handcrafted and stylized to deliver a completely unique look and feel. Authentic to the sport of basketball and visually in a lane of its own - there isn’t another basketball game on the market that looks, feels or plays like NBA THE RUN.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 25 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |
