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Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 1/14/20

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Jan 14, 2020
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- BKN: Irving's Genius Is Solution To Backcourt Dilemma (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):

Read it here: https://nypost.com/2020/01/13/kyrie-irvings-genius-is-solution-to-nets-backcourt-dilemma/

- BOS: Grant Williams Shows Defensive Growth, Offensive Decision-Making (from John Karalis, Mass Live):

Read and watch it here: https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2020/01/boston-celtics-rookie-grant-williams-shows-defensive-growth-offensive-decision-making-video.html

- BOS: Marcus Smart Is Getting Back To The Best Version Of Himself (from Brian Robb, Boston Sports JOurnal):

Read it here: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2020/01/13/robb-marcus-smart-getting-back-best-version/

- BOS: Celtics' Midseason Report Card (from Brad Botkin, CBS Sports):

Read it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/celtics-midseason-report-card-kemba-walker-has-changed-everything-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-becoming-stars/

- BOS: Even On An Off Night, Hayward Gave It His Best Shot (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):

Read it here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/celtics/2020/01/14/even-off-night-celtics-gordon-hayward-gave-his-best-shot/SNN5pwkUOIcnegg3Cvt5TJ/story.html

- CHI: Thad Young Is Adjusting To New Role, New Style Of Play (from KC Johnson, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/thad-young-adjusting-new-role-new-style-play-bulls

- DET: Young Pistons Catch Casey's Eye (from Keith Langlois, pistons.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pistons/features/young-pistons-catch-caseys-eye-and-earn-right-finish-ot-loss-pelicans

- GSW: Smailagic's Game Is Predicated On Deception (from Ethan Strauss, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1531803/2020/01/14/alen-smailagic-the-warriors-mystery-shot-fake-artist/

- GSW: How Is The Dubs' 20-21 Roster Coming Together? (from Connor Letourneau, SF Chronicle):

Read it here: https://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/How-is-the-Warriors-2020-21-roster-coming-14972561.php#

- HOU: Film Room: Why Does Harden Stand Back At Halfcourt?  (from Alykhan Bijani, The Athletic):

Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/1523460/2020/01/13/rockets-film-room-why-does-james-harden-stand-back-at-halfcourt/

- HOU: Sefolosha Reflects On Longevity (from David Yapkowitz, Basketball Insiders):

Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-thabo-sefolosha-reflects-on-longevity/

- IND: Takeaways From Win Over Sixers (from Gregg Doyel, Indy Star):

Read it here: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2020/01/13/malcolm-brogdons-skill-t-j-mcconnells-lead-pacers-past-76-ers/4454739002/

From Mark Montieth, Pacers.com: https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/brogdon-shakes-rust-then-shines

From Nathan Brown, Indy Star: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2020/01/14/malcolm-brogdon-wills-pacers-win-over-76-indiana-philadelphia/4453363002/

- LAC: Tyronn Lue Interview (from Joe Vardon, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1529091/2020/01/14/tyronn-lue-in-first-interview-since-cavaliers-fired-him-says-he-still-wishes-he-coached-in-cleveland/

- LAC: Clippers' Midseason Report Card (from Colin Ward-Henninger, CBS Sports):

Read it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/clippers-midseason-report-card-kawhi-leonard-paul-george-meshing-well-defense-malaise-only-minor-issues/

- MIA: Pat Riley & Jimmy Butler Have Turned The Heat Back On In Miami (from Brian Windhorst/Tim BOntemps, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28440600/pat-riley-jimmy-butler-turned-heat-back-miami

- NOP: Okafor Leads Injury-Decimated Pels To Win Over Pistons (from Willie Lutz, Pelican Debrief):

Read it here: https://pelicandebrief.com/2020/01/14/okafor-crushes-drummond-new-orleans-pelicans/

- NYK: Film Study: Barrett Has Been Good Lately (from Drew Steele, Posting And Toasting):

Read and watch it here: https://www.postingandtoasting.com/2020/1/14/21064900/how-they-drew-it-up-maple-mamba-vol-1

- OKC: SGA's Game Is Blossoming Before Our Eyes (from Ricky O'Donnell, SBNation):

Read and watch it here: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2020/1/14/21065044/shai-gilgeous-alexander-triple-double-oklahoma-city-thunder-highlights-timberwolves

- PHI: The Reprogramming Of Tobias Harris (from Scott Levine, Liberty Ballers):

Read and watch it here: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/1/13/21057898/the-reprogramming-of-tobias-harris-philadelphia-76ers-nba

- POR: Tolliver Leads Blazers To Win Over Hornets (from Jamie Goldberg, Oregon Live):

Read it here: https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2020/01/anthony-tolliver-leads-portland-trail-blazers-to-win-over-charlotte-hornets-with-big-fourth-quarter.html

From Dwight Jaynes, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/portland-trail-blazers/halfway-point-season-what-have-we-learned-about-trail-blazers

From Jamie Hudson, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/portland-trail-blazers/its-bird-its-plane-its-anthony-tolliver

From Kerry Eggers, Portland Tribune: https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/12-sports/447984-364078-tolliver-fills-in-the-blanks-

- SAC: What Bagley Showed In Loss To Magic (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):

Read it here: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article239268593.html

- SAS: How The Spurs Used Their Zone Defense To Upset The Raptors' Rhythm (from CharlieOCharles, Pounding The Rock):

Read and watch it here: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2020/1/13/21063586/how-the-spurs-used-their-zone-defense-to-upset-the-raptors-rhythm

- SAS: Aldridge's Shooting Renaissance Takes Spurs To Next Level (from Dylan Carter, Air Alamo):

Read it here: https://airalamo.com/2020/01/13/lamarcus-aldridges-shooting-renaissance-takes-san-antonio-spurs-next-level/

- UTA: Jazz' Versatility Is Helping Propel Them In Crunch Time (from Ben Dowsett, Forbes):

Read and watch it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bendowsett/2020/01/13/the-utah-jazzs-versatility-is-helping-propel-them-in-crunch-time/#3614703b4729

- WAS: How Far Can Isaiah Thomas Come Back? (from Fred Katz, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1529929/2020/01/13/whats-wrong-with-isaiah-thomas/

- WAS: Johnathan Williams Was Chilling When The Wizards Called (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):

Read it here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/01/13/johnathan-williams-was-baking-cookies-chilling-his-aunts-when-wizards-called/

- 3 Things To Know From Last Night (from Kurt Helin, NBC Sports):

Read and watch it here: https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/01/14/three-things-to-know-lebron-breaks-records-rondo-breaks-finger-lakers-keep-on-winning/

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