Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/13/16
- What To Make Of The Magic (from Adam Spinella, Basketball Insiders):
Read and watch it here: http://bballbreakdown.com/2016/12/12/coaching-spin-make-magic/
- The Grizzlies' Defense Is Their Lifeline (from Tom Ziller, SBNation):
Read it here: http://www.sbnation.com/2016/12/12/13918484/memphis-grizzlies-defense-marc-gasol-grit-and-grind
- Tony Allen Gets His Groove Back (from Ronald Tillery, Commercial Appeal):
Read it here: http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/nba/grizzlies/2016/12/12/grizzlies-allen-more-than-just-grinding/95309174/
- Patrick Beverley: The "Backcourt Draymond Green" (from Ethan Rothstein, The Dream Shake):
Read and watch it here: http://www.thedreamshake.com/2016/12/12/13915764/patrick-beverley-next-draymond-green
- Pacers Dilemma: They Need CJ Miles As A Starter And As A Reserve (from C Cooper, indycornrows.com):
Read it here: http://www.indycornrows.com/2016/12/12/13913942/four-charts-showing-why-the-pacers-need-c-j-miles-to-be-in-two-places-at-once
- How Do The Pacers Turn It Around? (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://theringer.com/mismatched-indiana-pacers-paul-george-myles-turner-nba-f41667be06e6#.j07rpu6ba
- Pacers May Soon Have A Monta Ellis Dilemma (from Gregg Doyel, indystar.com):
- Glenn Robinson Restates His Case As A Starter (from Mark Monteith, pacers.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/robinson-restates-his-case-starter
- DeAndre Liggins Has Modeled His Defense On Tony Allen's Game (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
Read it here: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/12/deandre_liggins_has_modeled_hi.html
- Video Breakdown: David West To Klay Thompson Backdoor Layup (from EricApricot, Golden State Of Mind):
Read and watch it here; http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2016/12/12/13917898/nba-2016-warriors-vs-timberwolves-video-analysis-highlights-david-west-klay-thompson-backdoor-layup
- Semaj Christon: Capitalizing On Opportunity (from Erik Horne, newsok.com):
Read it here: http://newsok.com/thunder-semaj-christon-sheds-mask-continues-to-capitalize-on-opportunity-with-thunder/article/5530608
- Monday Recap (from Kristian Winfield, SBNation):
Read it here: http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2016/12/13/13930422/2016-nba-scores-blazers-clippers-fight
From Kurt Helin, NBC Sports: http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/12/13/three-things-we-learned-monday-portlands-defense-against-the-clipper-offense-is-combustable/
From Grant Hughes, Bleacher Report: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2681520-monday-nba-roundup-raptors-old-school-offense-looks-historically-potent
- TOR 122, MIL 100 (from Arden Zwelling, Sportsnet.ca):
Read it here: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2016/12/with_isaiah_thomas_out_marcus_smart_develops_as_point_guard
- Tracking The Raptors' Effectiveness (from Daniel Hackett, Raptors HQ):
Read it here: http://www.raptorshq.com/2016/12/13/13931552/numbers-game-toronto-raptors-efficiency-energy-hustle
- Terrance Ross: Emerging As Raptors' Mr. Reliable (from Michael Grange, sportsnet.ca):
Read it here: http://www.sportsnet.ca/?sn-article=ross-emerging-mr-reliable-raptors
From Blake Murphy, Raptors Republic: http://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2016/12/13/terrence-ross-finding-balance-takes-long-awaited-next-step/
- Jameer Nelson Is The Nuggets' Leader (from Cody Taylor, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-jameer-nelson-is-the-leader-the-nuggets-need/
- Why The Suns Need To Remain Committed To Rebuilding Timetable (from Keith Smith, Real GM):
Read it here: http://basketball.realgm.com/article/244258/Why-The-Suns-Need-To-Remain-Committed-To-Rebuilding-Timetable
- Al Jefferson: Fighting The Stretch-Five Revolution (from Joel Brigham, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/jefferson-fighting-the-nbas-stretch-5-revolution/
- Terry Rozier: Being Aggressive But Still Not Turning It Over (from A. Sherrod Blakely, csnne.com):
Read it here: http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/terry-rozier-continues-to-limit-mistakes-for-boston-celtics
- The Nets Want To Become The Rockets (from Calvin Watkins, ESPN):
Read it here; http://www.espn.com/blog/houston-rockets/post/_/id/3285/the-nets-want-to-become-the-rockets
- Hornacek's Knicks' Offense (from Marc Berman, NY Post):
Read it here: http://nypost.com/2016/12/12/hornaceks-knicks-offense-has-scrapped-phils-triangle-walton/
- Andrew Wiggins Vs. Advanced Stats (from Ben Detrick, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://theringer.com/andrew-wiggins-timberwolves-advanced-stats-debate-1588a6909ce8#.11c0q4w4z
- Searching For A Stat That Usefully Measures Defensive Performance (from Spencer Lund, VICE Sports):
Read it here: https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/why-an-all-in-one-defensive-stat-is-still-the-nbas-holy-grail