Questions from a Newbie

Hi, I just started playing this game for the PS2. I have a Blockbuster by Mail account that I used to rent movies and last week they added video games at no extra charge so after looking at YouTube, I wanted to try NBA 2K10 because it looked really fun.

Anyways, yes I know that the PS3/360 versions are better than this one. But I was able to borrow a PS2 from my friend, whereas I'd have to spend $300 or more on a PS3 or XBox 360, so I'm trying the PS2 version of NBA 2K10 for now. I have a lot of questions.

First question:

On the wikipedia page for this game it says you can save a game while you're currently playing it. For example, it's the middle of the 2nd Quarter you can save it and come back and play it again tomorrow. But I can't find that option for the PS2 game. How do I save right in the middle of the game? Or is that not available for the PS2 version?

That's not available in PS2 version,it can be used in next-gen versions.

Thanks, clearkanal.

Also it's better to shoot with the shot stick than using the square button right? Sorry if these questions are too simple but I just started playing this game.

i like using the shot stick for the ps2 version for some reason

Thankw, lw.

How can I improve my transition defense? My guys seem slow to get back and I'm giving up easy baskets that way. It's annoying and I don't see a slider in the game that I can use to improve that.