Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/24/19
- CHA 126, CHI 125 (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
Read and watch it here: https://www.nba.com/bulls/gameday/bulls-lose-hornets-126-125-despite-second-half-comeback
- DAL 108, WAS 100 (from Josh Bowe, Mavs Moneyball):
From Colin Ward-Henninger, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/mavericks-luka-doncic-puts-on-show-in-season-debut-as-his-toughness-against-bradley-beal-stands-out/
- DEN 108, POR 100 (from Alex Labidou, Nuggets.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-blazers-takeaways-20191023
From Jamie Hudson, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/portland-trail-blazers/hassan-whiteside-showed-why-trail-blazers-are-excited-about-him
From Kerry Eggers, Portland Tribune: https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/12-sports/441765-354297-blazers-lose-their-way-and-their-streak
- DET 119, IND 110 (from J. Michael, Indy Star):
From Mark Montieth, pacers.com: https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-journey-begins-misstep#
- MIA 120, MEM 101 (from Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald):
Read i here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article236561918.html
- MIN 127, BKN 126 (OT) (from Larry Fleisher, Forbes):
- ORL 94, CLE 85 (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
From Josh Cohen, Magic.com: https://www.nba.com/magic/magic-waste-no-time-flexing-their-defensive-muscles-20191023
From Aaron Goldstone, Orlando Pinstriped Post: https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2019/10/23/20929624/orlando-94-cleveland-85-fultz-was-the-difference-for-the-magic-on-opening-night
- PHI 107, BOS 93 (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
From Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/nba/2019/10/24/sixers-defense-leads-win-opener-celtics
From Michael Kaskey-Blomain, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers-flash-dominant-defensive-potential-in-season-opening-win-over-rival-celtics/
From Tim Bontemps, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27914468/the-good-bad-ugly-76ers-celtics-opener
- PHO 124, SAC 95 (from Kellan Olson, Arizona Sports):
Read it here: https://arizonasports.com/story/2129768/suns-collective-team-effort-leads-to-encouraging-win-over-kings-in-opener/
From Kevin Zimmerman, Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/story/2129833/ricky-rubio-impact-felt-suns-season-opening-win-over-kings/
- SAS 120, NYK 111 (from Ethan Farina, Air Alamo):
Read and watch it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2859339-donovan-mitchell-wants-more
- UTA 100, OKC 95 (from Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune):
Read it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2019/10/24/jazz-thunder-analysis-by/
- How Some Notable Players Fared With Their New Teams (from Gilbert McGregor, Sporting News):
Read it here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article236561918.html
From Jack Maloney, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/notable-nba-debuts-kyrie-irving-drops-50-in-first-game-with-nets-kemba-walker-mike-conley-struggle/
- Key Stats To Focus On (from Seth Partnow, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1319618/2019/10/24/seth-partnow-a-few-stats-i-look-for-when-watching-the-best-of-the-best/
- Under-The Radar Players Whose Changed Scenery May Do Wonders (from Michael Rosenfeld, The Basketball Writers):
Read it here: https://bballwriters.com/profiles/under-the-radar-nba-players-whose-change-of-scenery-can-do-wonders/
- Each Title Contender's Biggest X-Factor (from Mandela Namaste, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2859518-the-biggest-x-factor-for-every-nba-title-contender#slide7
- DAL: Slovenia's Passion Is Willing Luka To Superstardom (from Tim Cato, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1315663/2019/10/23/slovenias-enormous-passion-is-willing-luka-doncic-to-superstardom/
- DET: Kennard Is Here To Put The NBA On Notice (from James Edwards III, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1319138/2019/10/24/luke-kennard-is-here-to-put-the-nba-on-notice-but-he-wont-say-it/
- DET: How The Pistons Can Stay Afloat Until Griffin Returns (from Spyros Papadakos, Piston Powered):
Read and watch it here: https://pistonpowered.com/2019/10/23/how-the-detroit-pistons-can-stay-afloat-until-blake-griffin-returns/
- GSW: More Questions Than Answers (from Nick Friedell, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27916078/for-first-warriors-more-questions-answers
- GSW: Can The Dubs Avoid Having A Bottom-Ten Defense? (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1311939/2019/10/24/question-of-the-season-can-the-warriors-avoid-having-a-bottom-10-defense/
- HOU: Inside The Plan For A Harden-Westbrook Backcourt (from Tim McMahon, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27905907/just-figure-houston-plan-harden-westbrook-backcourt
From Jesse Washington, The Undefeated: https://theundefeated.com/features/rockets-russell-westbrook-finally-wants-to-change-but-can-he/
- LAC: Shamet's Path To The NBA Began With Strong Family Ties (from Andrew Greif, LA Times):
Read it here: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2019-10-24/landry-shamet-path-to-nba-began-with-strong-inner-circle
- LAL: Vogel's Journey Prepared Him For Coaching LBJ & The Lakers (from Mike Decourcy, Sporting News):
- POR: Q & A: Zach Collins (from Alex Kennedy, Hoops Hype):
Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/2019/10/23/blazers-zach-collins-qa-we-consider-ourselves-the-best-team-in-the-west/
- TOR: Siakam & VanVleet Are Eager To Lead (from Michael Lee, The Athletic):
- UTA: Donovan Mitchell Wants More (from Jonathan Abrams, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2859339-donovan-mitchell-wants-more
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