Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/17/18 PART TWO

- BOS: Celtics Present Matchup Nightmares (from Thomas King, Hardwood Houdini):

Read and watch it here:  https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/10/17/boston-celtics-jayson-tatum-nba-opening-night/

- CLE: The Re-Invention Of Kevin Love (from Paul Flannery, SB Nation):

Read it here:  https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2018/10/17/17957198/kevin-love-reinvention-leader-cavs-lebron

- DAL:  DeAndre Jordan Is The Mavs' Tyson Chandler 2.0  (from Eddie Sefko, Dallas Morning News):

Read it here:  https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-mavericks/mavericks/2018/10/16/tyson-chandler-20-work-wonders-mavericks-goal-establish-new-defensive-identity

- DEN: Finding The Jokic Blueprint (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/10/17/17986820/nikola-jokic-denver-nuggets-feature

- GSW: Boogie & Draymond Are Bonding; Will Their Play Mesh?  (from Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated):

Read it here:  https://theundefeated.com/features/warriors-draymond-green-boogie-cousins-brothers-from-another-mother/

- HOU: Q & A: Chris Paul (from Michael Shapiro, Sports Illustrated):

Read it here:  https://www.si.com/nba/2018/10/16/chris-paul-carmelo-anthony-james-harden-rockets-warriors

- ORL: Vucevic Still Has A Big Part To Play (from Luke Duffy, Hoops Habit);

Read it here:  https://hoopshabit.com/2018/10/17/orlando-magic-getting-behind-nikola-vucevic/

- PHI: For Defense, Communication Is An Early Key  (from Brian Seltzer, sixers.com):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/defense-communication-early-key

- PHI: Give Fultz A Role And Stick With It (from Dan Devine, The Ringer):

Read it here:  https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/10/17/17990990/markelle-fultz-sixers-opener

- PHO: Q & A: Ryan Anderson (from James Herbert, CBS Sports):

Read it here:  https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/suns-ryan-anderson-on-chemistry-with-devin-booker-the-advanced-deandre-ayton-and-his-tough-season/

- PHO: Jamal Crawford Is An Odd Fit  (from Kent Somers, Arizona Republic):

Read it here:  https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2018/10/16/suns-needs-arent-addressed-signing-guard-jamal-crawford/1664894002/

- WAS: Wizards Want Porter To Be More Aggressive (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):

Read it here:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2018/10/17/otto-porter-jr-plays-right-way-more-is-expected-max-player/

- NBA.com/Stats Switches To True Possessions (from Brian Martin, NBA.com):

Read it here:  https://stats.nba.com/articles/nba-com-stats-switches-to-true-possessions-what-it-means-and-why-its-important/

- Ennis, C. Zeller & Tolliver Are Intriguing & Important Role Players (from Eric Spyropolous, Lineups):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.lineups.com/blog/the-top-3-most-intriguing-and-important-role-players-in-the-nba-2019/