Basketball Intelligence For 11/18/21
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
- BOS: Horford Is Still Good At Basketball (from Greg Brueck-Cassoli, Celitcs Blog): https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/11/17/22786550/boston-celtics-al-horford-is-good-at-basketball
- BOS: The Celtics' Offense Looks Broken (from Ian Levy, The Step Back): https://fansided.com/2021/11/18/celtics-offense-broken/
- BOS: Tatum: Looking For Consistency (from Souichi Terada, Mass Live): https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2021/11/celtics-jayson-tatum-looked-like-all-star-self-against-hawks-but-looking-for-consistency.html
From Will Bjarnar, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/11/18/22789033/boston-celtics-jayson-tatum-offense-rhythm-atlanta-hawks-ime-udoka
- CHI: Derrick Jones Is Happy For Bulls Role (from Rob Schaefer, NBC Sports): https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/derrick-jones-jr-happy-bulls-role-unbothered-blazers-past
- CHI How The Bulls Became A Defensive Force Seemingly Overnight (from Jackson Frank, The Analyst): https://theanalyst.com/na/2021/11/how-the-chicago-bulls-became-a-defensive-force-seemingly-overnight/
- CHI: Lonzo's 3-Point Shooting Is Better Than Ever (from Elias Schuster, Bleacher Nation): https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls/2021/11/17/lonzo-balls-3-point-shooting-is-better-than-ever-but-about-those-layups/
- CLE: Love Is Back After Tough Bout With COVID (from Chris Fedor, Cleveland.com): https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/11/kevin-love-after-getting-hit-hard-by-covid-19-is-back-and-ready-to-help-fill-the-void-for-injury-wrecked-cavaliers.html
- DEN: There is No Antidote For Jokic (from David Thorpe, True Hoop):
- DET: Killian Hayes: Patience & Comfort (from Adam Spinella, The Box And One):
- DET: Killian Hayes Is Finding His Way (from Nekias Duncan, Basketball News): https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/killian-hayes-is-finding-his-way-playing-off-cade-cunningham-detroit-pistons
- DET: Cunningham Is Clutch...Already (from James Edwards III, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2963339/2021/11/18/pistons-cade-cunningham-is-clutch-already/
- GSW: Dubs Back On Top By Evolving Their Title-Winning Template (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer): https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/11/18/22789074/golden-state-warriors-stephen-curry-draymond-green-title
From NBA.com: https://www.nba.com/news/trending-topics-can-warriors-sustain-this-early-success
From Kendra Andrews, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-are-back-top-nba-and-arent-leaving-anytime-soon
- GSW: Wiggins Is Keeping His Foot On The Gas (from Rusty Simmons, SF Chronicle): https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/Stop-rolling-your-eyes-Warriors-Andrew-16629805.php
- GSW: How A Small Change To Steph's Minute Distribution Pattern Has Helped The Dubs (from Brad Botkin, CBS Sports): https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/how-a-small-change-to-stephen-currys-minute-distribution-has-put-the-warriors-in-a-better-place/
- HOU: Jalen Green: The Future Is Now (from Kelly Iko, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2963383/2021/11/18/jalen-green-records-aside-shouldnt-wait-to-make-his-mark-for-the-rockets-the-future-is-now/
- LAC: How Great PG13 Has Been This Season (from Will Bjarnar, Clips Nation): https://www.clipsnation.com/2021/11/17/22784153/los-angeles-clippers-paul-george-early-season-dominance-greatness
From Jonathan Tjarks, Clips Nation: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/11/18/22788379/paul-george-clippers-ty-lue-kawhi-leonard
- LAC: Ibaka Ramping Up In G League (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register): https://www.ocregister.com/2021/11/17/clippers-serge-ibaka-ramping-up-in-the-g-league/
- LAL: What's Wrong With The Lakers? (from Ben Ladner, The Step Back): https://fansided.com/2021/11/18/lakers-problems-russell-westbrook-steph-curry-minutes/
- MIA: Adebayo & The Fixing Of The Heat (from Joe Vardon, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2953814/2021/11/18/bam-adebayo-and-the-fixing-of-the-miami-heat-we-were-broken/
- MIL: The Bucks Are Starting To Get Whole Again (from Jamal Collier, ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32658681/giannis-antetokounmpo-season-high-47-milwaukee-bucks-big-three-reunite-win-los-angeles-lakers
- MIN: The Problem With The Wolves' Late Game Offense (from Brendan Hedtke, Canis Hoopus): https://www.canishoopus.com/2021/11/18/22788204/the-problem-with-the-timberwolves-late-game-offense-nba-2021
- NYK: Maybe The Knicks Aren't That Good (from Ian O'Connor, NY Post): https://nypost.com/2021/11/18/maybe-tom-thibodeaus-knicks-arent-that-good/
- ORL: Q & A: Jalen Suggs (from Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2961798/2021/11/17/how-jalen-suggs-wants-to-cause-havoc-in-the-nba-and-why-he-went-into-magic-raptors-game-forgiving-but-not-forgetting/
- PHI: The Simmons Saga: Where Things Stand (from Sam Amick, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2962244/2021/11/18/the-ben-simmons-saga-one-month-into-the-season-where-things-stand-and-whats-next/
- PHI: The 2020 Draft & COVID-19 (from Gina Mizell, The INquirer): https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-draft-tyrese-maxey-paul-reed-isaiah-joe-20211118.html
- PHI: Doc Rivers Not Worried About Injury-Induced Losing Streak (from Keith Pompey, The INquirer): https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-doc-rivers-joel-embiid-furkan-korkmaz-20211117.html
- SAC: Tristan Thompson's Post-Game Rant (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee): https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article255919826.html
- SAC: Everyone In Kingsland Should Be Uncomfortable (from James Ham, Kings Beat):
https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/outside-noise-getting-louder-can-luke-walton-kings-turn-things-around
From Tom Ziller, GMIB:
- TOR: What Gives Scottie Barnes His Edge? (from Oren Weisfeld, Complex): https://www.complex.com/sports/raptors-scottie-barnes-feature
- TOR: Barnes Is A Really Good Rookie, But Still Definitely A Rookie (from Eric Koreen, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2962659/2021/11/18/scottie-barnes-is-a-really-good-rookie-but-hes-still-definitely-a-rookie/
- WAS: 3-Point Shooting Woes Continue (from Chase Hughes, NBC Sports): https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/wizards-3-point-shooting-woes-continue-doom-them-loss-hornets
- Early Trends To Believe (from John Hollinger, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2959593/2021/11/17/hollinger-nikola-jokic-is-that-dude-miles-bridges-is-getting-paid-somewhere-and-4-other-early-trends-to-believe/
From NBA.com: https://www.nba.com/news/trending-topics-whos-the-new-threat-in-the-east
- Do Fewer FTs Make A Better Game? (from NBA.com): https://www.nba.com/news/trending-topics-do-fewer-free-throws-allow-for-a-better-nba-game
- First Month Rookie Review (from Matt Babcock, Basketball News): https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-rookie-rankings-2021-evan-mobley-scottie-barnes-bursting-onto-scene
From Louis Zatzman, The All Star: https://theallstar.io/scottie-barnes-and-evan-mobley-have-put-the-league-on-notice/
From Chad Ford, NBA Big Board:
- G League Ignite Prospect Scoot Henderson (from Howard Beck, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/2021/11/18/scoot-henderson-g-league-ignite-daily-cover
- The Underrated Offseason Moves That Have Made The Biggest Impact (from Bobby Marks, ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32654140/the-underrated-nba-offseason-moves-made-big-impact-far-season
- What's The Best Route To The NBA For Elite Prospects? (from Jonathan Givony, ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/32655904/how-g-league-ignite-ote-nbl-college-basketball-stack-elite-nba-draft-prospects
- 2022 Draft: Top Breakout Prospects (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report): https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2950517-predicting-top-breakout-2022-nba-draft-prospects
- ATL 110, BOS 99:
From Mark Murphy, Boston Herald: https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/11/17/celtics-buried-by-3-pointers-in-loss-to-atlanta/
From Sarah Spencer, AJC: https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-down-celtics-to-earn-third-straight-win/G7CCRBIBNVG6VKIKTJX2XGDLCA/
From Tom Westerholm, Boston.com: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2021/11/17/celtics-hawks-takeaways-jayson-tatum/
From Jay King, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2963521/2021/11/18/celtics-loss-to-hawks-has-ime-udoka-locked-in-on-his-teams-shooting-woes-12-thoughts/
From Keith Smith, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/11/18/22789208/cant-get-over-the-hump-10-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-atlanta-hawks
From Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/11/17/sports/celtics-never-threaten-hawks-atlanta/
- CHA 97, WAS 87:
From Kevin Broom, Bullets Forever: https://www.bulletsforever.com/2021/11/18/22788654/wizards-take-up-bricklaying-in-loss-to-hornets
From Chase Hughes, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/wizards-3-point-shooting-woes-continue-doom-them-loss-hornets
From Ava Wallace, Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/17/wizards-hornets-lamelo-ball-bradley-beal/
- DET 97, IND 87:
From James Boyd, Indy Star: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2021/11/18/indiana-pacers-rick-carlisle-unhappy-effort-loss-detroit-pistons-little-caesars-arena/8616308002/
From Keith Langlois, Pistons.com: https://www.nba.com/pistons/news/locked-in-locked-down-pistons-d-up-pacers
From Rod Beard, Detroit News: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2021/11/17/detroit-pistons-observations-cory-joseph-spark-plug-offense-hamidou-diallo-adds-athleticism/8660651002/ and https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2021/11/17/cunningham-clutch-late-pistons-close-out-pacers-97-89/8652022002/
From Lauren Williams, MLive: https://www.mlive.com/pistons/2021/11/cory-joseph-finds-his-rhythm-as-pistons-limit-pacers-frontcourt.html
From Scott Agness, Fieldhouse Files:
- MIA 113, NOP 98:
From Tim Reynolds, AP: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32658681/giannis-antetokounmpo-season-high-47-milwaukee-bucks-big-three-reunite-win-los-angeles-lakers
- MIL 109, LAL 102:
From: Jamal Collier, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32658681/giannis-antetokounmpo-season-high-47-milwaukee-bucks-big-three-reunite-win-los-angeles-lakers
From Jovan Buha/Bill Oram, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2963403/2021/11/18/talen-horton-tucker-starting-awaiting-lebrons-return-and-other-observations-from-the-lakers-loss-to-the-bucks/
From Eric Nehm, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2963692/2021/11/18/giannis-antetokounmpos-hit-first-philosophy-pays-off-as-bucks-beat-lakers-in-khris-middletons-return/
From Broderick Turner, LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2021-11-17/lakers-cant-slow-giannis-antetokounmpo-in-loss-to-bucks
From Kyle Goon, OC Register: https://www.dailynews.com/2021/11/17/giannis-antetokounmpo-powers-bucks-past-lakers/
- MIN 107, SAC 97:
From Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article255919826.html
(Note: An interesting counterpoint about a coach's role/accountability in a bad loss from the Knicks' Tom Thibodeau: “I have to do a better job of getting them ready. That’s on me. I don’t think we played as well as we’re capable of playing. That falls on me.’’)
- OKC 101, HOU 89:
From Daniel Bell, Black Sports Online: https://blacksportsonline.com/2021/11/lu-dort-continues-his-great-play-and-leads-the-thunderup-past-the-rockets-in-wall-to-wall-win-here-are-the-3-things-that-went-well-for-the-team/
From Justin Martinez, The Oklahoman: https://news.yahoo.com/thunder-vs-rockets-five-takeaways-035603242.html
From Logan Newman, USA Today: https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/thunder-grades-lu-dort-goes-off-for-34-points-in-okc-win-over-rockets/
From Danielle Lerner, Houston Chronicle: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Unlucky-13-Takeaways-from-the-Rockets-loss-to-16630745.php
- ORL 104, NYK 98:
From Marc Berman, NY Post: https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/Stop-rolling-your-eyes-Warriors-Andrew-16629805.php
From Stefan Bondy, Daily News: https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/ny-knicks-magic-msg-20211118-6bcarzok3jdz3lvt2jorpht2l4-story.html
- PHO 105, DAL 98:
From Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic: https://sports.yahoo.com/5-takeaways-suns-comeback-victory-062432599.html
From Matthew Phillips, Mavs Moneyball: https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2021/11/18/22788835/stats-rundown-5-numbers-to-know-from-the-mavericks-loss-to-the-suns
From Brad Townsend, Morning News: https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2021/11/17/mavs-miss-luka-doncics-clutch-contributions-squandering-late-lead-in-loss-to-suns/
- POR 112, CHI 107:
From Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2963698/2021/11/18/bulls-suffer-bad-loss-to-blazers-the-perfect-recipe-of-giving-up-a-big-lead/
From Casey Holdahl, blazers.com: https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/trail-blazers-rally-second-half-keep-streak-alive-versus-bulls
From Jay Patt, Blog A Bull: https://www.blogabull.com/2021/11/18/22788842/bulls-vs-blazers-final-score-chicago-throws-one-away-in-112-107-loss
From Rob Schaefer, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/10-observations-bulls-unravel-2nd-half-fall-trail-blazers
From Jasmyn Winbish, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/bulls-vs-trail-blazers-chicago-crumbles-in-second-half-falls-to-portland-in-closing-seconds-of-the-fourth/
From Ryne Buchanan, Blazer's Edge: https://www.blazersedge.com/2021/11/17/22788676/blazers-bulls-recap-comeback-damian-lillard-zach-lavine-jusuf-nurkic-larry-nance-jr
THREE YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives:
http://basketballintelligence.net/2018/11/18/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-111818/
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