Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 11/24/18
- ATL: Reserves Continue To Outplay Starters (from Glen Willis, Peachtree Hoops):
Read and watch it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2018/11/24/18109719/atlanta-hawks-boston-celtics-starters-reserves-video-breakdown-jeremy-lin-trae-young-analysis
- DAL: Doncic's Star Potential Is Already Crystal Clear (from Scott Rafferty, NBA.com):
- DET: Bruce Brown Meets Challenge Of Defending Harden (from Ansar Khan, MLive):
Read it here: https://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2018/11/pistons_bruce_brown_meets_chal.html
- GSW: Dubs Return To Winning Ways Through Defense, Pace & 3-Point Shooting (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of MInd):
Read and watch it here: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2018/11/24/18109711/nba-2018-golden-state-warriors-portland-trail-blazers-kevin-durant-klay-thompson-video-breakdown
- HOU: Assistant Coach Brett Gunning: Mastermind Behind Rockets' Turnaround (from Kelly Iko, The Athletic):
- LAC: Clippers Are Going Against The NBA Grain And It's Working (from Jim Alexander, Press-Enterprise):
Read it here: https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2018/11/23/alexander-clippers-are-going-against-nba-grain-and-its-working/
- MEM: Shelvin Mack Is Better Than Your Team's Backup PG (from Jonathan Rosenberg, BBall Index):
Read and watch it here: http://bball-index.com/shelvin-mack-backup-gaurd/
- MIA: Open Roster Spot Not Taxing, Even With Backup PG Void (from Ira Winderman, SunSentinel):
Read it here: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-miami-heat-notebook-s20181123-story.html
- MIN: When Jim Petersen Broke Up With Coach K (from Pat Borzi, Minn Post):
Read it here: https://www.minnpost.com/sports/2018/11/when-jim-petersen-broke-up-with-mike-krzyzewski-at-the-thunderbird-hotel/
- MIN: Wolves Are Struggling In The Post (from Pietro Caddeo, Bball Index):
Read and watch it here: http://bball-index.com/timberwolves-post-struggles/
- NOP: Can Jrue Holiday Be The 1st Backcourt DPOY Since Gary Payton? (from Preston Ellis, BBall Index):
Read and watch it here: http://bball-index.com/jrue-holiday-dpoy/
- OKC: Westbrook's Changed Approach (from Royce Young, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25359684/nba-russell-westbrook-different-approach-thunder-team
- SAS: Why The Spurs Can't Tank (from Collin Reid, Project Spurs):
Read it here: https://projectspurs.com/2018/11/23/why-the-spurs-cant-tank/
- TOR: Raptors Sinking Resources Into Sleep Education (from Josh Lewenberg, tsn.ca):
Read it here: https://www.tsn.ca/raptors-sinking-resources-into-sleep-education-1.1214645
- TOR: VanVleet Can Break His Slump By Copying Lowry (from Jacob Mack, Bball Index):
Read and watch it here: http://bball-index.com/vanvleet-copying-lowry/
- UTA: Defense Improves But Offense Can't Score Against Lakers (from Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune):
Read and watch it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2018/11/24/jazz-lakers-analysis-by/
From Jared Woodcox, The J Notes: https://thejnotes.com/2018/11/24/utah-jazz-poor-shooting-la-microcosm-seasons-bigger-issue/
- WAS: Wizards' Melodrama Plays To Yawns In Toronto (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):
Read it here:
From Kyle Weidie, Truth About It: http://www.truthaboutit.net/2018/11/e-is-for-effort-l-is-for-loss-wizards-retreat-from-toronto-once-again.html
- 5 Surprises So Far This Season (from Dave Zarum, sportsnet.ca):
Read it here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/5-nba-surprises-lowry-assist-king-canadas-next-great-point-guard/
- Four Early Favorites To Earn G-League Call-Up (from Ben Nadeau, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-four-early-favorites-to-earn-g-league-call-up
- How New Lottery Odds Will Affect Race To The Bottom (from Luke Adams, Hoops Rumors):
Read it here: https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2018/11/how-new-lottery-odds-will-affect-nbas-race-to-the-bottom.html
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