When reading ESPN:s game's review, it was written negatively in almost all over (except 24/7 and graphics), while Live had a solid positive/negative review. After reading these, if I could choose only one of these, I'd take Live
I don't need reviews to make that decision, but hey, every little bit helps. Live all the way!!! (the only reason I enjoyed 2k2 and 2k3 was the better franchise mode... but Live has finally caught up that area)