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The game was met with generally positive reviews, with praise for its graphics and new gameplay features, though the Saturn port was criticized as being a slipshod conversion.
Critics praised the detailed player graphics, new animations, interface, music, and the full motion video sequences.
NBA Live 98 was a runner-up for Computer Gaming Worlds 1997 "Sports Game of the Year" award, which ultimately went to Baseball Mogul and CART Precision Racing in a tie.
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