Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/26/19
- BKN 113, NYK 109 (from Mike Vornukov, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/1325243/2019/10/26/rj-barrett-wasnt-afraid-staring-down-kyrie-irving-and-8-other-observations-in-knicks-loss-at-nets/
- BOS 112, TOR 106 (from Greg Dudek, Celtics Blog):
From Taylor Snow, Celtics.com: https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/post-102519-grant-williams-comes-big-5-home-opening-win
From Christopher Gasper, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/celtics/2019/10/25/after-pre-game-talk-kemba-walker-walks-walk/b9astinQnRiY9QyQYMcFoI/story.html
From Daniel Poarch, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2019/10/25/20932988/celtics-outlast-defending-champion-raptors-win-home-opener-112-106
- CHI 110, MEM 102 (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/bulls-bounce-back-win-over-grizzlies
From KC Johnson, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/coby-white-outplays-ja-morant-closes-out-1st-bulls-victory-style
- DAL 123, NOP 116 (from Andrew Lopez, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27930095/mavericks-2-0-thanks-luka-doncic-kristaps-porzingis
- DEN 108, PHO 107 (OT) (from Daniel Lewis, Denver Stiffs):
Read it here: https://www.denverstiffs.com/2019/10/25/20933106/recap-nuggets-win-bizarre-game-over-suns-in-overtime-108-107
- MIN 121, CHA 99 (from Dane Moore, Zone Coverage):
Read and watch it here: https://zonecoverage.com/2019/timberwolves/karl-anthony-towns-is-leading-the-timberwolves-with-a-little-help/
- POR 122, SAC 112 (from Casey Holdahl, blazers.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/blazers-come-alive-second-half-get-first-win-season-sacramento
- BKN: Prince Passes 1st Test As Top Defender (from Kristian Winfield, NY Daily News):
Read it here: https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/ny-taurean-prince-defense-20191026-4nas2oemknbtblrjlunst5fpee-story.html
- CHA: DeVonte Graham Continues To Shine (from Rick Bonnell, CHarlotte Observer): Readit here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article236649533.html - DAL: KP Shows What To Expect (from Tyler Watts, The Smoking Cuban): Read and watch it here: https://thesmokingcuban.com/2019/10/26/dallas-mavericks-2019-kristaps-porzingis-game-2-pelicans/ - GSW: How The Dubs Can Make Things Easier For Steph (from Wes Goldberg, Mercury News): Read and watch it here: https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2019/10/26/stephen-curry-preparing-for-more-attention-from-defenses-this-season/ - IND: The Pacers Aren't, And Shouldn't Try To Be, Who They Were Defensively (from Caitlin Cooper, Indy Cornrows): Read and watch it here: https://www.indycornrows.com/2019/10/26/20932359/the-pacers-arent-and-shouldnt-try-to-be-who-they-were-on-defense - LAC: Kawhi's Passing Is Greatly Improved This Season (from Ben Pfeifer, Clutch Points): Read and watch it here: https://clutchpoints.com/kawhi-leonard-has-the-clipper-superstar-taken-another-step/ - LAC: Lou Williams Does Whatever Is Required (from Mark Medina, USA Today): Read it here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2019/10/26/how-lou-williams-become-la-clippers-third-star/2457303001/ - LAC: The Clippers' Dominance Explained In One Play (from Michael Pina, SB Nation): Read and watch it here: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2019/10/25/20932131/los-angeles-clippers-dominance-explained-kawhi-leonard-action-set-play - LAL: How LBJ Watches A Full Night Of NBA Action Simultaneously (from Mirjam Swanson, SCNG ): Read it here: https://www.dailynews.com/2019/10/25/purple-bold-how-lebron-james-watches-a-full-night-of-nba-action-simultaneously/ - LAL: Howard Isn't His Old Self, But He May Be What Lakers Need (from Dan Woike, LA Times): Read it here: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2019-10-25/lakers-jazz-nba - LAL: The AD/LBJ Pick-And-Roll Is Terrifying (from Sam Quinn, CBS Sports): Read and watch it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/the-lebron-james-anthony-davis-pick-and-roll-is-here-and-it-is-terrifying/ - NYK: PG Problem Isn't Fixed (from Greg Joyce, NY Post): Read it here: https://nypost.com/2019/10/26/knicks-point-guard-problem-isnt-fixed/ - ORL: Magic's Biggest Aim Is To Increase Physicality (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily): Read it here: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2019/10/25/orlando-magics-biggest-aim-increase-physicality/ - PHI: Sixers Made Defensive Statement On Opening Night (from Quinn Davis, Basketball Insiders): Read and watch it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-76ers-make-defensive-statement-on-opening-night - PHO: How Ayton Will Contest His Suspension (from Michael McCann, Sports Illsutrated): Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2019/10/25/deandre-ayton-phoenix-suns-suspension-drug-policy-violation - TOR: Siakam Shows A New Side To His Game (from Scott Rafferty, nba.com): Read and watch it here: https://ca.nba.com/news/one-possession-toronto-raptors-forward-pascal-siakam-shows-a-new-side-to-his-game-against-the-boston-celtics/kby74ah1n9qs1ryjryr8yegjw
- Film Study: The Stagger Twirl Action (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
Read and watch it here: https://bballwriters.com/analytics/nba-film-study-the-stagger-twirl-action/
- Smush Parker Is Making A Run At Becoming An NBA Referee (from Stefan Bondy, NY Daily News):
Raed it here: https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/ny-smush-parker-referee-20191026-htjosa7jnbeftmrghzhk4dmvhq-story.html
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