I just picked up ESPN NBA 2K5, and wow; it's superb.
The graphics and commentary are really well done, and the gameplay is superb. Fast breaks are done well, and it feels like real basketball.
I haven't played Live, but ESPN is really good.
If you are thinking of renting ESPN, I'd just buy it; renting is 1/4 the cost of buying, and the game really is good. I know IGN tore it up, but their review was a hunt for negatives, and I really don't hold much credibility to it, especially after getting and playing the game myself. It's just so well done and plays really well out of the box without touching sliders.
Take care, and if someone gets Live and has comments or a review, please post it up here.
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