Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 11/18/18
-BOS: Stevens, Irving Call Out Celtics After Another Loss (from Tim Bontemps, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25308993/nba-celtics-letting-their-putrid-offense-affect-their-play
- CHA: Video Breakdown: Kemba's 60 Point Game (from Coach Nick, BBall Breakdown):
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR04zAJ_On0
From Matt Ellentuck, SB Nation: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2018/11/18/18100811/kemba-walker-highlights-60-points
- CHI: The Injured, Rebuilding Bulls Are Where They Are Supposed To Be (from Mark Strotman, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/take-deep-breath-injured-rebuilding-bulls-are-exactly-where-theyre-supposed-be
- CLE: Sexton Grows In Starting Role (from Marla Ridenour, cantonrep.com):
- GSW: Video Breakdown: The Positives From The Latest Loss (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind):
Read and watch it here: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2018/11/18/18100970/nba-2018-golden-state-warriors-dallas-mavericks-curry-livingston-cook-jerebko-jones-video-breakdown
- GSW: Joe Lacob On Green, Durant (from Al Sarcevic, SF Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Warriors-Lacob-on-Durant-Green-drama-We-re-13401442.php
- MEM: 3 Reasons Grizzlies Are For Real (from Chris Kern, Beale Street Bears):
Read it here: https://bealestreetbears.com/2018/11/18/3-reasons-memphis-grizzlies-legit/
- MIL: Henson's Injury Gives Maker Another Chance To Prove Himself (from Matt Velazquez, jsonline.com):
- NOP: Learning To Adjust To Life Without True PG Payton (from Scott Kushner, The Advocate):
Read it here: https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/pelicans/article_df5f0236-eae0-11e8-bce1-47295cf85c65.html
- NOP: AD's Improved Passing (from Andrew Lopez, NOLA.com):
Read it here: https://www.nola.com//pelicans/2018/11/anthony-davis-improved-passing-helping-pelicans-offense.html
- NYK: An In-Depth Look Into Ntilikina's Shooting (from Tom Piccolo, BBall Index):
Read and watch it here: http://bball-index.com/in-depth-look-into-ntilikinas-shooting/
- ORL: Tougher, More Resilient Under Clifford (from John Denton, magic.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/magic/news/magic-proving-be-much-tougher-more-resilient-team-under-clifford-20181116
- PHO: What's Behind Booker's Slow Start? (from Gerald Bourguet, Hoops Hait):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/11/18/phoenix-suns-devin-booker-slow-start-2018-19/
- POR: Blazers Lean On Togetherness (from Jason Quick, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/659986/2018/11/17/culture-club-as-some-nba-teams-fray-blazers-lean-on-togetherness/
- SAC: Kings Respond To Report That Joerger Could Be Fired Over Philosophical Differences (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):
Read it here: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article221851165.html
From Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype: https://hoopshype.com/2018/11/17/sacramento-kings-marvin-bagley-playing-time-dave-joerger-hot-seat-rumors/
- SAS: Aldridge's Slump Highlighted By Unusual Shot Percentages (from Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes):
- SAS: Don't Give Up On Bertans (from Jesus Gomez, Pounding The Rock):
Read it here: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2018/11/17/18080558/davis-bertans-san-antonio-spurs
- TOR: Kyle Lowry: Master Of Taking Charges (from Chris Herring, FiveThirtyEight):
Read and watch it here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/kyle-lowry-is-the-nbas-master-of-taking-the-clutch-charge/
- McCutcheon: Officials Put Emphasis On Communication (from Steve Bulpett, Boston Herald):
Read it here: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2018/11/nba_notes_officials_put_emphasis_on_communication