Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 11/2/18 PART ONE

- BOS: Jayson Tatum's Shot Selection (from Alex Kungu, Celtics Blog):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/11/1/18049720/jayson-tatum-and-the-battle-of-shot-selection-boston-celtics-long-2s-midrange

- BOS: Marcus Smart Has Become The Heart Of The Celtics (from Jay King, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/617884/2018/11/02/hell-fight-to-the-end-fueled-by-pain-from-his-past-marcus-smart-has-become-the-heart-of-the-celtics/

- BOS: Celtics Displaying Championship Defense, Improving Offense  (from Adam Fromal, Bleacher Report):

Read and watch it here:  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2804039-celtics-displaying-championship-defense-improving-offense-behind-kyrie-irving

- CHI: Rawle Alkins Is Ready To Do Whatever It Takes (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):

Read it here:  https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/rawle-alkins-ready-do-whatever-it-takes

- DEN: How The Nuggets Are Transforming Their Defense (from Paolo Uggetti, The Ringer):

Read it here:  https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/11/2/18048144/denver-nuggets-defense

- IND: Collison Is Getting Back On Track (from Tony East, 8Points,9Seconds):

Read and watch it here:  https://8points9seconds.com/2018/11/02/darren-collison-indiana-pacers-track/

- LAL: Identifying Key issues (from Dave McMenamin/Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://tv5.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25151619/nba-los-angeles-lakers-enter-november-issues

- MIA: A Look At The Heat's Perimeter Defense (from Leonard Kreicas, Hot Hot Hoops):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.hothothoops.com/2018/11/2/18054788/miami-heat-best-perimeter-defenders-do-not-meet-eye-test-dwyane-wade-hassan-whiteside

- MIL: Why The Bucks Can Keep Dominating (from Kirk Goldsberry, ESPN):

Read and watch it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25137442/the-reason-giannis-antetokounmpo-milwaukee-bucks-keep-nba

- MIL: Why Middleton's Free Agency Is Complicated (from Andrew Sharp, Sports Illustrated):

Read it here:  https://www.si.com/nba/2018/11/01/khris-middleton-bucks-2019-nba-free-agency-giannis-antetokounmpo-mike-budenholzer

- NYK: Vonleh Is Making The Case For His Knicks' Future (from Marc Berman, NY Post):

Read it here:  https://nypost.com/2018/11/02/ex-lottery-pick-has-overtaken-mario-hezonja-on-knicks-depth-chart/

- PHI: Embiid Is Taking His Versatility To New Heights (from Mike O'Connor, The Athletic):

Read and watch it here:  https://theathletic.com/608800/2018/11/01/in-his-quest-for-the-mvp-joel-embiid-is-taking-his-versatility-to-new-heights/

- POR: The Blazers Are The Same...And Better (from Dan Devine, The Ringer):

Read it here:  https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/11/1/18052844/portland-trail-blazers-hot-start-damian-lillard

- SAC: Bjelica Is Giving The Kings Another Look (from Ian Levy, Nylon Calculus):

Read it here:  https://fansided.com/2018/11/01/nylon-calculus-nemanja-bjelica-kings-effect/

- SAS: Different Players, Same Story (from Luke Swiatek, Hoops Habit):

Read it here:  https://hoopshabit.com/2018/11/01/san-antonio-spurs-different-players-story/

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- TOR: Kyle Lowry & The Subtle Art Of The Assist (from Rob Mahoney, Sports Illustrated):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.si.com/nba/2018/11/01/kyle-lowry-raptors-kawhi-leonard-nick-nurse-demar-derozan-trade

- TOR: Danny Green On The Art Of Transition Defense (from Blake Murphy, The Athletic):

Read and watch it here:  https://theathletic.com/611270/2018/11/01/the-art-of-transition-defence-danny-green-on-timing-reading-and-rhythm/

- WAS: The Wizards Are Learning How Important Screen Assists Are (from Jake Whitacre, Bullets Forever):

Read it here:  https://www.bulletsforever.com/2018/11/2/18053298/washington-wizards-screen-assists-dwight-howard-marcin-gortat

- The Second Wave Of the Three-Point Revolution Has Arrived (from Rob Mahoney, Sports Illustrated):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.si.com/nba/2018/10/31/warriors-hornets-bucks-kemba-walker-khris-middleton-reggie-jackson

- Draft Scouting Misses & How To Avoid Them Now (from Schmitz, Givony, Pelton, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/25140313/nba-draft-scouting-misses-how-avoid-now

- The Outlet Pass: Ish Smith, PJ Tucker, Pascal Siakam, DeAndre Jordan & More (from Michael Pina, VICE Sports):

Read and watch it here:  https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/a3p5aj/the-outlet-pass-caris-levert-is-ascending-before-our-very-eyes

- RJ Barrett Preseason 2019 Draft Scouting Video (from Mike Schmitz, ESPN):

Watch it here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=s0ACoLr-SlY

- Sekou Doumbouya 2019 Draft Prospect Report (from Rafael Uehara, Real GM):

Read it here:  https://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/250994/Prospect-Report-Sekou-Doumbouya-Of-Limoges

- Zion Williamson 2019 Draft Prospect Report (from Rafael Uehara, Real GM):

Read it here: https://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/250890/Prospect-Report-Zion-Williamson-Of-Duke

- Bol Bol 2019 Draft Prospect Report (from Rafael Uehara, Real GM):

Read it here:  https://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/250872/Prospect-Report-Bol-Bol-Of-Oregon