Basketball Intelligence For 11/15/21

Today's Best NBA Reporting

- BKN: Can Aldridge Sustain This Level Of Play?  (from Alex Schiffer, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2956116/2021/11/15/lamarcus-aldridge-has-emerged-as-the-indicator-for-the-nets-offense-can-he-sustain-it/

- BKN: Mills Breaks Out Of Slump In Historic Fashion (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):  https://nypost.com/2021/11/15/nets-patty-mills-breaks-out-of-slump-in-big-way-vs-thunder/

- BOS: Checking In On Juhann Begarin In The Jeep Elite French League (from Adam Taylor, Celtics Blog):  https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/11/15/22775300/checking-in-on-boston-celtics-nba-draft-and-stash-juhann-begarin-45th-pick

- BOS: What's Wrong With Tatum?  (from Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe):  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/11/14/sports/jayson-tatum-trying-isolate-why-hes-amid-one-worst-shooting-slumps-his-five-year-celtics-career/

- BOS: Rob Williams: Improvement & Consistency (from Adam Taylor, Celtics Blog):  https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/11/14/22781519/robert-williams-consistency-in-an-inconsistent-season-boston-celtics-cleveland-cavaliers

- CHA: takeaways From Win Over Dubs (from Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer):  https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article255709071.html

- CHI: Takeaways From Win Over Clippers (from Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2956302/2021/11/15/bulls-notch-impressive-win-at-clippers-with-alex-caruso-demar-derozan/

From KC Johnson, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/alex-carusos-grit-demar-derozans-emotion-power-resilient-bulls

- CHI: The Bulls Are Running 5-Out Without Shooting 3s (from Gibson Pyper, Half Court Hoops):  

The Chicago Bulls are running 5-Out without shooting 3's

- CLE: Analyzing The Cavs' Hot Start (from Michael Tillery, Sportskeeda):  https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/the-cleveland-cavaliers-9-5-early-evan-mobley-colin-sexton-ricky-rubio-darius-garland

- CLE: Week 4 Review (from Jackson Flickinger Fear The Sword):  https://www.fearthesword.com/2021/11/15/22782287/what-we-learned-about-the-cavaliers-nov-8-14

- DEN: Takeaways From Win Over Blazers (from Asher Levy, Denver  Stiffs):  https://www.denverstiffs.com/2021/11/14/22782290/recap-nikola-jokic-bones-hyland-nuggets-blazers-in-blowout-win

From Patrick Saunders, Denver Post: https://www.denverpost.com/2021/11/14/bones-hyland-nuggets-blowout-win-over-blazers/

- DEN: Takeaways From Nuggets' 5-0 Homestand (from Harrison Wind, DNVR):  https://thednvr.com/what-we-learned-about-the-nuggets-during-their-almost-perfect-5-0-homestand/

- DET: Hayes, Stewart Are Pillars Of Pistons' Defense (from Bryce Simon, Detroit Bad Boys):  https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2021/11/15/22781933/detroit-pistons-killian-hayes-isaiah-stewart-film-dontlie

- DET: The Progress Of The Pistons' 2020 Draft Class (from Ryan Colores, Piston Powered):  https://pistonpowered.com/2021/11/15/detroit-pistons-2020-draft-class/

- DET: Takeaways From Win Over Raptors (from Lauren Williams, MLive:  https://www.mlive.com/pistons/2021/11/detroit-pistons-found-offensive-rhythm-in-win-over-toronto-raptors.html

- GSW: Takeaways From Loss To Hornets (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2955410/2021/11/15/warriors-loss-to-hornets-reveals-a-possible-playoff-weakness/

From Kendra Andrews, NBC Sports:  https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-observations-winning-streak-ends-106-102-loss-hornets

- GSW: Film Study The Dubs' 2-Way Competence (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mnd):  https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2021/11/13/22779649/warriors-bulls-stephen-curry-andrew-wiggins-andre-iguodala-gary-payton-ii-film-breakdown

- GSW: The Dubs' Plan For Kuminga Has Been Revealed (from Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2956103/2021/11/15/thompson-the-warriors-plan-for-jonathan-kuminga-has-been-revealed/

From Monte Poole, NBC Sports:  https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/jonathan-kuminga-already-capable-bolstering-warriors-rotation

- GSW:  Dubs Are Winning On Two Timelines (from Tim Kawakami, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2950182/2021/11/14/kawakami-warriors-joe-lacob-is-winning-on-2-bold-timelines-this-is-the-only-path-there-is-no-other-path/

- HOU: Takeaways From Loss To Suns (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/From-bad-to-worse-Takeaways-Rockets-loss-Suns-16621092.php   and  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Suns-turnovers-burn-Rockets-in-11th-straight-loss-16620895.php

- HOU: Why The Rockets Have Been Better With K.J. Martin (from N.B. Lindberg, Space City Scoop):  https://spacecityscoop.com/posts/houston-rockets-why-better-with-kenyon-martin-jr

- HOU: KPJ: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (from N.B. Lindberg, Space City Scoop):  https://spacecityscoop.com/posts/houston-rockets-kevin-porter-jr-good-bad-ugly-start-season

- IND: What One Play-Call Says About The Pacers (from Caitlin Cooper, Indy Cornrows):  https://www.indycornrows.com/2021/11/15/22778566/what-one-play-call-says-about-the-pacers

- LAC: PG13 Draws Raves From Teammates, Coaches (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):  https://www.ocregister.com/2021/11/14/clippers-paul-george-draws-raves-from-teammates-coaches/

- LAC: Takeaways From Loss To Bulls (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):  https://www.ocregister.com/2021/11/14/demar-derozan-leads-bulls-past-clippers/

From Andrew Greif, LA Times:  https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2021-11-14/clippers-lose-chicago-bills-seven-game-winning-streak-ends-nba

- LAL: The Inside Story Of Caruso's Departure From The Lakers (from Bill Oram, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2953721/2021/11/15/gone-in-a-blink-the-inside-story-of-alex-carusos-departure-from-the-lakers

- LAL: THT Makes Splashy Return From Injury (from Kyle Goon, OC Register):  https://www.ocregister.com/2021/11/14/lakers-talen-horton-tucker-makes-splashy-return-from-injury/

From Sam Quinn, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-talen-horton-tucker-shines-throughout-season-debut-but-makes-biggest-mark-as-crunch-time-initiator/

- LAL: Takeaways From Win Over Spurs (from Jovan Buha, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2955266/2021/11/15/talen-horton-tuckers-return-anthony-davis-dominates-and-other-observations-from-the-lakers-win-over-the-spurs/

From Kyle Goon, OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2021/11/14/lakers-bounce-back-against-spurs-as-anthony-davis-scores-34/

From Broderick Turner, LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2021-11-14/anthony-davis-34-points-15-rebounds-lakers-beat-spurs

- MIL: Giannis Vows Bucks Will Play Better (from Eric Nehm, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2955766/2021/11/15/the-milwaukee-bucks-arent-playing-well-right-now-but-giannis-antetokounmpo-vows-we-will-play-better/

- MIN: The Wolves' Week In Review (from Jake Paynting, Howls And Growls):  

Week In Review: A Needle In A Haystack

- MIN: Beverley Trying To Keep Wolves Upbeat Amid Losing (from Chris Hine, Star Tribune):  https://www.winonadailynews.com/nba-beverley-trying-to-keep-timberwolves-upbeat-amid-losing/article_b7874717-a61b-56ca-bbb1-863a287891f6.html

- NOP: Willie Green's Focus On Fundamentals Helping Struggling Pels (from Scott Kushner, The Advocate):  https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_3232b5e0-459a-11ec-8118-635fc536221f.html

- NYK: Thibs Makes Adjustments To Jump-Start The Starters (from Marc Berman, NY Post):  https://nypost.com/2021/11/14/tom-thibodeau-makes-adjustments-to-fix-knicks-offense/

- NYK: Takeaways From Loss To Hornets (from Jonathan Macri, Knicks Film School):  

Changing Course?

- PHO: 8 Things Fueling The Win Streak (from Gerald Bourguet, PHNX):  https://gophnx.com/2021/11/15/8-things-fueling-phoenix-suns-8-game-win-streak/

- PHO: Takeaways From Win Over Rockets (from Kellan Olson, Arizona Sports):  https://arizonasports.com/story/2895555/phoenix-suns-defense-remains-active-vs-rockets-in-8th-straight-victory/

From Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic: https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2021/11/14/5-takeaways-suns-comfy-win-over-rockets-tie-longest-win-streak-under-monty-williams/8619693002/

- POR: Billups Says Rotation Changes Could Be Imminent (from Jason Quick, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2955923/2021/11/14/chauncey-billups-says-changes-to-blazers-rotation-could-be-in-store-after-blowout-loss-in-denver/

- WAS: Kuzma & Avdija Developing Bond (from Chase Hughes, NBC Sports):  https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/kyle-kuzma-and-deni-avdija-are-developing-bond-and-court

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- 3 Things To Know From Last Night (from Kurt Helin, NBC Sports):  https://nba.nbcsports.com/2021/11/15/three-things-to-know-lamelo-ball-hornets-bring-warriors-win-streak-to-end/

- Each Team's Biggest Concern Thru Week 4 (from Sporting News):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-power-rankings-2021-week-4/gak9dys3ml321nfp4mj5oxelh

- Which Teams Have The Best Young Cores? (from Grant Hughes, Bleacher Report):  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2950322-which-nba-teams-have-the-best-young-cores-right-now

- 4 Players Earning Huge Raises In 2022 Free Agency (from Bryan Toporek, Forbes):  https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryantoporek/2021/11/15/4-players-earning-themselves-a-huge-raise-in-2022-nba-free-agency/?sh=445a006c1932

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FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives:

http://basketballintelligence.net/2017/11/15/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-111517-part-two/