Before NBA 2K11 hits stores, you'll be able to test out the game and its new control scheme. 2K Sports is preparing a demo and today they announced when it will arrive.

"The NBA 2K11 demo goes live on September 14th for PS3 and XBOX 360," reads a new note on the NBA 2K11 Facebook page. "Who you gonna run with - Lakers or Celtics?"

NBA 2K11 will be available on Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii, and PC on October 5th here in North America. The European release is scheduled for the 8th.