Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/24/18

- BKN: The Emergence Of Rodions Kurucs (from Chris Von Achen, Hashtag Basketball):

Read and watch it here:  https://hashtagbasketball.com/brooklyn-nets/content/emergence-rodions-kurucs

From Brian Lewis, NY Post:  https://nypost.com/2018/12/24/rodions-kurucs-giving-nets-no-reason-to-change-starting-lineup/

- BKN: How Dudley Makes An Impact Outside Of The Box Score (from Michael Scotto, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/731712/2018/12/24/how-jared-dudley-makes-an-impact-outside-of-the-box-score-as-a-veteran-leader-for-a-young-brooklyn-nets-team/

- BOS: The Importance Of Horford & Morris (from Tom Westerholm, Mass Live):

Read it here:  https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2018/12/boston-celtics-al-horford-marcus-morris-boost-team-in-return-morale-wise-horford-does-a-lot.html

From Keith Smith, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/12/24/18154838/returns-from-injuries-airing-of-grievances-9-other-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-charlotte-hornets

From Tim Bontemps, ESPN: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25605834/boston-celtics-welcome-al-horford-back-blowout-win

- *BOS: How The Celtics Can Fix Jaylen Brown's Junior Slump (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):

Read and watch it here:  https://bballwriters.com/profiles/should-the-celtics-be-concerned-about-jaylen-browns-junior-slump/

- MIL: There's Something Special About Giannis At MSG (from Eric Nehm, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/729054/2018/12/24/theres-something-special-about-the-bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-at-madison-square-garden/

- MIL: Maker Attempting To Find His Place On New-Look Bucks (from Kane Pitman, The Pick And Roll):

Read it here:  https://pickandroll.com.au/aggressive-thon-maker-find-place-milwaukee-bucks/

- HOU: Capela Is All About Teamwork (from Kelly Iko, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/731531/2018/12/24/from-a-foster-home-to-a-foundation-clint-capela-is-all-about-teamwork/

- PHI: Brett Brown Coaching Dave & Ben Simmons: A Full-Circle Family Affair (from Rich Hoffman, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/727274/2018/12/24/from-australia-to-the-sixers-brett-brown-coaching-dave-and-ben-simmons-a-full-circle-family-affair/

- POR: Lillard & Nurkic's Unpredictable Pick-And-Roll (from Jamie Hudson, NBC Sports):

Read it here:  https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/portland-trail-blazers/unpredictable-pick-and-roll-between-damian-lillard-and-jusuf-nurkic

- SAS: DeJuan Blair Is Seeking Another NBA Chance (from Jabari Young, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/727231/2018/12/24/seeking-another-chance-in-the-nba-dejuan-blair-returns-to-where-it-all-started-with-the-spurs/

- WAS: Thomas Bryant's Historic Breakout Was The Result Of Years Chasing Perfection (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):

Read it here:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2018/12/24/thomas-bryants-historic-breakout-was-result-years-chasing-perfection/

- WAS: Don't Talk To Jeff Green About Expectations  (from Fred Katz, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/731175/2018/12/24/jeff-green-might-be-having-the-best-season-of-his-nba-career-but-dont-talk-to-him-about-expectations/

- How NBA Ref Ashley Moyer-Gleich Has Earned Respect In A Man's World (from David Jones, Penn Live):

Read it here:  https://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2018/12/nba_basketball_officials_femal.html

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- *BOS: How The Celtics Can Fix Jaylen Brown's Junior Slump (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):

Read and watch it here:  https://bballwriters.com/profiles/should-the-celtics-be-concerned-about-jaylen-browns-junior-slump/

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