Court Modifier
All Shots Worth One Point
Every made basket counts for exactly one point regardless of shot type — dunks, twos, and threes are all equal — turning the round into a race of made buckets, often to a low target like 11. As of the July 21, 2026 update, Old School rounds finish Win-by-2.
What “All Shots Worth One Point” Does
In this scoring rule set, shot difficulty stops mattering — a dunk, a mid-range jumper, and a deep three all add one point. Early coverage ties this to NBA The Run’s “Old School” scoring style, where the game is first to a lower target (around 11) and any made basket nets a single point. The effect is a pure efficiency contest: whoever converts more possessions wins, with no bonus for highlight plays.
The precise target score and whether this always pairs with the Old School ruleset aren’t fully confirmed, so treat the core mechanic — every make equals one point — as the dependable part.
July 21, 2026 update: the official notes set Old School to a Win-by-2 finish — reaching the target isn’t enough anymore; you have to clear your opponent by two. Expect tight rounds to run past the nominal target into extra-buckets territory, which makes late-round defense (and not coughing up cheap makes) matter even more.
How to Win a One-Point Round
Stop hunting for style points. The smartest play is the highest-percentage one, so take the open layup over a guarded three and don’t force tough shots when an easy bucket is available. Ball security matters more than usual because every empty possession is a point you didn’t bank. Tight, disciplined defense that forces misses is the surest path to the target.
Draft Implications
This is the most roster-agnostic modifier in the pool — no shot type is favored, so balanced squads with good shot selection and defense thrive. Teams that rely on a single gimmick (all lobs, all threes) lose their edge here and have to win on fundamentals, which makes a well-rounded draft the safest hedge against this round appearing.
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