Basketball Intelligence For 11/4/21, PART ONE

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis. PART ONE

- ATL: Takeaways From Loss To Nets (from Sarah Spencer, AJC):  https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-struggle-with-shot-selection-defense-in-loss-to-nets/FLX3NZBFSNEJDHYG2UIWXNGR3I/

- BKN: Nets Win 3 Straight By Dropping Switching For Drop Coverage (from Steve Lichtenstein):  

In A Switch, The Nets Win Three Straight By Dropping Pick-And-Roll Switches For Drop Coverage

- BKN: Takeaways From Win Over Hawks (from Alex Schiffer, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2934709/2021/11/04/nets-beat-the-hawks-behind-huge-third-quarter-from-kevin-durant-have-they-reached-a-jump-off-point/

- BOS: Silly Drama Wasting Horford's Best Basketball (from John Karalis, Boston Sports Journal): https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2021/11/04/karalis-silly-drama-causing-celtics-waste-horford-best-basketball

- CLE: Jarrett Allen Continues To Evolve (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):  https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/11/jarrett-allen-keeps-evolving-becoming-more-than-just-a-defensive-pillar-and-peripheral-option-on-offense.html

- CLE: Takeaways From Win Over Blazers (from Kelsey Russo, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2934729/2021/11/04/jarrett-allens-offensive-presence-cavs-perimeter-help-and-more-observations-from-win-against-trail-blazers/

From Chris Fedor, cleveland.com: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/11/cleveland-cavaliers-spoil-larry-nance-jrs-homecoming-beat-portland-trail-blazers-107-104.html

- DEN: Takeaways From Loss To Grizzlies (from Mike Singer, Denver Post):  https://www.denverpost.com/2021/11/03/nikola-jokic-misses-at-buzzer-nuggets-lose/

- DEN: Despite Nuggets' Struggles, Barton Is Playing Great Basketball (from TJ McBride, Mile High Sports):  https://milehighsports.com/despite-denvers-early-season-struggles-will-barton-iii-is-playing-great-basketball/

- DET: Film Breakdown: Cade Cunningham Is Going To Be Fine (from Bryce Simon, Detroit Bad Boys):  https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2021/11/3/22761684/detroit-pistons-cade-cunningham-is-going-to-be-fine

- GSW: Why The Dubs Are Contenders (from Nick Friedell, ESPN):  https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32535234/steph-curry-warriors-reminding-nba-why-contenders

- GSW: Takeaways From Win Over Hornets (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2934538/2021/11/04/jordan-poole-gary-payton-ii-star-in-warriors-win-over-hornets-5-observations/

- GSW: GP2's Improbable, Stunning Rise (from Monte Poole, NBC Sports):  https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/gary-payton-iis-improbable-stunning-rise-exactly-what-warriors-need

From Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2934791/2021/11/04/thompson-with-warriors-gary-payton-ii-has-finally-found-a-home/

- IND: Myles Turner: Load 'Em Up & Let 'Em Fly (from Scott Agness, Fieldhouse Files):  

Load ‘em up and let ‘em fly: Myles Turner helps Pacers hush Knicks with two-way performance

- IND: Takeaways From Win Over Knicks (from Nathan S, Indy Cornrows):  https://www.indycornrows.com/2021/11/3/22762687/myles-turner-leads-the-way-from-three-point-range-lifts-pacers-over-knicks-caris-levert-brogdon

From David Woods, Indy Star:  https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2021/11/03/pacers-vs-knicks-5-reasons-indiana-won-second-straight-home-game/6228075001/

- LAC: Takeaways From Win Over Wolves (from Andrew Greif, LA Times):  https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2021-11-03/clippers-find-their-hot-hands-in-shootout-win-over-timberwolves

From Mirjam Swanson, OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2021/11/03/clippers-find-their-range-while-beating-timberwolves/

- MIA: Herro Is Back To Being A Bucket (from Ricky O' Donnell, SB Nation):  https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2021/11/3/22761196/tyler-herro-miami-heat-bucket-highlights-stats

- NYK: Barrett Finding His Groove After  Slow Start (from Patrick Diaz, he Knicks Wall):  https://theknickswall.com/rj-barrett-already-turning-corner-from-slow-start/

- ORL: Takeaways From Loss To Celtics (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):  https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2021/11/03/orlandd-magics-process-adjusting-growing/

- PHI: Seth Curry Is Firing on All Cylinders (from Tom West, Liberty Ballers):  https://www.libertyballers.com/2021/11/4/22760099/seth-curry-firing-all-cylinders-sixers-philadelphia-76ers-nba

From Mike McGarry, The Press of AC:  https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/basketball/professional/seth-curry-is-more-than-just-a-shooter-for-the-76ers

- PHI: Sixers Continue To Overcome Key Player Absences (from Keith Pompey, The Inquirer):  https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-bulls-ben-simmons-tobias-harris-joel-embiid-20211104.html

From Derek Bodner, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/2934713/2021/11/04/sixers-win-fourth-straight-down-bulls-103-98-behind-22-from-seth-curry/

- PHI: Takeaways From Win Over Bulls (from Michael Kaskey-Blomain, CBS Sports):  https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/three-key-plays-from-76ers-win-over-bulls-a-clutch-shot-from-seth-curry-a-monster-block-from-joel-embiid/

From Gina Mizell, The Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/sports/sixers-bulls-embiid-derozen-curry-nba-20211103.html

- PHO: Suns Offseason Review (from Luke Adams, Hoops Rumors):  https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/11/2021-nba-offseason-in-review-phoenix-suns.html

- POR: Takeaways From Loss To Cavs (from Jack Winter, Clutch Points):  https://clutchpoints.com/3-key-takeaways-from-trail-blazers-frustrating-loss-to-cavs/

- POR: The Blazers' Stars Are Not Shining (from Jason Quick, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2934638/2021/11/04/in-portland-the-stars-are-not-shining-and-trail-blazers-are-suffering/

- SAS: What Poeltl's Absence Means (from Jesus Gomez, Pounding The Rock):  https://www.poundingtherock.com/2021/11/3/22762225/jakob-poeltl-absence-san-antonio-spurs

From Tom Petrini, KENS5: https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/nba/spurs/spurs-try-new-things-in-wednesday-loss-to-mavericks-nba-sports/273-009a8aae-0d07-45a6-b90f-11ad98ca3d2d

- TOR: Takeaways From Win Over Wizards (from Eric Koreen, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2934421/2021/11/03/if-raptors-buy-in-on-defence-they-can-express-themselves-on-offence-theyve-been-on-point

From Joshua Howe, Clutch Points:  https://clutchpoints.com/3-key-takeaways-from-raptors-5th-straight-win-vs-wizards/

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- Has The NBA's Scoring Bubble Burst? (from Ben Cohen, Wall Street Journal):  https://www.wsj.com/articles/nba-offense-scoring-fouls-new-ball-11636002666?mod=e2tws

From Todd Whitehead, Synergy Sports:  https://synergysports.com/the-nba-scoring-bubble-burst/

From Mirjam Swanson, OC Register:  https://www.ocregister.com/2021/11/03/are-clippers-shooting-struggles-about-tired-legs-or-new-ball/

From Ben Dowsett, FiveThirtyEight:  https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/4-reasons-why-nba-offenses-have-struggled-so-far-and-why-they-could-turn-it-around/

- The EC Is Nothing Like We Expected So Far (from Sam Amick, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2934739/2021/11/04/surprise-the-heat-sixers-bulls-and-a-deeper-look-at-an-eastern-conference-that-is-nothing-like-we-expected-so-far

- 10 Players On The Verge Of A Breakthrough (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):  https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/11/4/22762718/nba-breakthrough-players-miles-bridges-ja-morant-tyler-herro

-The Late Slide-In Attempt To Take A Charge Is Another Play That Should Be Eliminated (from Jack Maloney, CBS Sports):  https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/stephen-currys-late-slide-in-attempt-to-draw-charge-on-lamelo-ball-is-another-play-that-should-be-eliminated/

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FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives:

http://basketballintelligence.net/2017/11/04/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-11417-2/