Shooting & tempo · NBA 2K27 · Published by SkyGPC · Updated September 15, 2026
Layup gathers: the quiet half of finishing
Layups get less attention than dunks and account for more of your attempts at the rim. Published by SkyGPC, the developer of Peak. Numbers here are first-party practice-mode observations dated September 15, 2026 — reproduce them before you trust them.
Observations
- Gather timing has been consistent since September 10 on our routine.
- Contact layups reward a slightly slower assist.
- Camera angle affects reverse attempts more than timing does.
Setting assists
- Test uncontested ten reps.
- Test contested ten reps.
- Choose the value that keeps contested attempts readable.
Frequently asked questions
Should layups and dunks share a setting?
They can, but check contested layups after any dunk-assist change.
Do layup packages matter?
Yes, the animation changes the gather, which is what you are timing.
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Category: Shooting & tempo · Last reviewed September 15, 2026, following the September 4, 2026 NBA 2K27 full release. Living document — re-checked after each 2K27 gameplay patch.