Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/23/19
- ATL: Q & A: Chandler Parsons (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype):
Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/2019/12/23/chandler-parsons-interview-max-contract-playing-time-new-deal/
- ATL: Hawks Must Trust Their Rebuilding Process (from Bryan Toporek, The Basketball Writers):
Read it here: https://bballwriters.com/analysis/atlanta-hawks-must-trust-their-rebuilding-process/
- BOS: Tatum's Career Night (from Jack Noonan, Celics Blog):
Read and watch it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2019/12/23/21034648/jayson-tatum-continues-to-rise-to-superstardom-after-career-night-boston-celtics-charlotte-hornets
From John Karalis, Mass Live: https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2019/12/jayson-tatums-defense-stands-out-for-boston-celtics-on-his-career-scoring-night.html
From Chris Forsberg, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/jayson-tatums-quest-be-elite-both-ends-court
- BOS: Takeaways From Win Over Hornets (from John Karalis, Mass Live):
- BOS: Langford Is Gaining Valuable Experience (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
From Tom Westerholm, Mass Live: https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2019/12/boston-celtics-super-talented-rookie-romeo-langford-is-making-his-case-for-extended-minutes-tom-westerholm.html
From Hunter Felt, Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hunterfelt/2019/12/23/romeo-langford-finally-starts-making-an-impact-with-the-celtics/#33cda95669eb
- CLE: Finally Healthy, Henson Gives The Cavs Versatility & Stability (from Evan Dammarell, Forbes):
- DEN: Millsap Plays Through Injury, Boosts Nuggets Over Lakers (from Mike Singer, Denver Post):
Read it here: https://www.denverpost.com/2019/12/23/nuggets-paul-millsap-injury-lakers-lebron-james/
- HOU: Harden's Improvement On Defense Is Making A Big Difference (from Lachard Binkley, Space City Scoop):
Read it here: https://spacecityscoop.com/2019/12/23/houston-rockets-james-harden-improved-skill-defense/
- HOU: Rockets' 1-2 Punch Is Starting To Connect (from Brendon Kleen, Houston Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets/article/Rockets-1-2-punch-is-starting-to-connect-14925817.php
- MEM: The Quiet Growth Of Tyus Jones (from Parker Fleming, Grizzly Bear Blues):
Read it here: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2019/12/23/21034632/the-quiet-growth-of-tyus-jones-nba-memphis-grizzlies
- MIL: Rim-Protection Rules The Day In Milwaukee (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
- MIL: Takeaways From Win Over Pacers (from Adam McGee, Behind The Buck Pass):
Read it here: https://behindthebuckpass.com/2019/12/23/milwaukee-bucks-takeaways-117-89-win-indiana-pacers/
- NYK: Knox Is Finally Granting Fizdale's Final Wish (from Zach Braziller, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2019/12/22/kevin-knox-is-finally-giving-knicks-what-david-fizdale-begged-for/
- OKC: CP3 & Gallinari Play Off Each Other's IQ To Outsmart Opponents (from Nick Gallo, thunder.com):
Read and watch it here: https://www.nba.com/thunder/savvy-vets
- TOR: Raptors Stage Historic Comeback (from Daniel Reynolds, Raptors HQ):
Read it here: https://www.raptorshq.com/2019/12/22/21034240/toronto-raptors-dallas-mavericks-final-score-comeback-win-recap
From Michael Grange, Sportsnet.ca: https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/kyle-lowry-wills-raptors-impossible-comeback-win-mavericks/
- Breaking Down The Steps Toward GLeague Unionization (from Michael McCann, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2019/12/18/nbpa-persuades-g-league-players-unionize
- 3 Things From Last Night (from Kurt Helin, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://nba.nbcsports.com/2019/12/23/three-things-to-know-lakers-dependance-on-lebron-exposed-by-red-hot-denver/
- The Daily ATO (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
Watch it here: https://twitter.com/Spinella14/status/1209132272202452992