Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/7/18
- 10 Things (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25470903/10-things-like-including-bucks-weakness-nba
- Week 7 In Review (from Justin Willard, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2018/12/06/nylon-calculus-houston-rose-mitchell-robinson/
- The Confusing Analytics Of The NBA's Three-Point Obsession (from Tom Haberstroh, NBC Sports):
- Major Award Favorites, So Far This Season - Part Two (from Ben Golliver, Washington Post):
- Early Returns: Digging Into A Few Early Season Stats To Keep An Eye On (from Ben Falk, Cleaning The Glass):
Read it here: https://cleaningtheglass.com/early-returns/
- Melo Never Updated His System (from Kirk Goldsberry, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25459090/carmelo-anthony-last-great-american-ball-hog
- ATL: Screen Assists Underrate What The Hawks Do Offensively (from Jeff Siegel, Peachtree Hoops):
Read and watch it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2018/12/7/18125159/screen-assists-atlanta-hawks-offense-trae-young-alex-len-analysis-video
- ATL: Despite Low Usage, Huerter Is Killing It (from Chris Guest, Soaring Down South):
Read and watch it here: https://soaringdownsouth.com/2018/12/07/atlanta-hawks-kevin-huerter-red-pepper/
- BKN: Nets Hope To Learn From Late-Game Collapses (from Greg Logan, Newsday):
- CLE: The Value Of Channing Frye's Veteran Professionalism (from Hayden Grove, cleveland.com):
- DAL: Video Breakdown: What Makes Doncic So Good (from Bryan Oringher, Mavs Moneyball):
Read and watch it here: https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2018/12/7/18129084/what-makes-luka-doncic-so-good-video-breakdown-dallas-mavericks
- DEN: How The Nuggets Have Improved On Defense (from Chris Herring, FiveThiryEight):
Read and watch it here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-denver-got-better-on-defense-without-changing-its-roster/
- DET: Stanley Johnson Finally Finds His Way (from Rod Beard, Detroit News):
- GSW: An Oral History Of The Dubs' 24-0 Start In 2015-16 (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):
- HOU: Takeaways From Rockets' Loss To The Jazz (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
From Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2018/12/07/jazz-rockets-analysis-by/
- IND: Sabonis-Turner Pairing Getting A Longer Look (from Mark Monteith, pacers.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/turner-sabonis-pairing-getting-longer-look
- LAC: Montrezl Harrell's "Motor", Explained (from Kristian Winfield, SBNation):
Read it here: https://www.sbnation.com/2018/12/6/18128927/montrezl-harrell-motor-explained-clippers-workouts-friends
- LAC: Tobias Harris & His Family Always Had A Plan For Success (from Andrew Greif, LA Times):
Read it here: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-tobias-harris-20181206-story.html
- LAL: What's Behind The Lakers' Recent Improvement? (from Dan Devine, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/12/6/18129333/lebron-james-lakers-midseason-surge
- LAL: Film Room: The 42 Point 4th Quarter (from Silver Screen And Roll):
Read and watch it here: https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2018/12/6/18129472/laker-film-room-lakers-comeback-fourth-quarter-san-antonio-recap-stats-video-breakdown-twitter
- MEM: JJJ Isn't "Just Scratching The Surface" Any More (from Peter Edmiston,The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/695971/2018/12/06/the-rookie-check-in-part-2-jaren-jackson-jr-isnt-just-scratching-the-surface-any-more/
- MIL: How Coach Bud's Offensive Overhaul Has Led To More Giannis Dunks (from Ben Cohen, Wall Street Journal):
Read and watch it here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/giannis-antetokounmpo-nba-record-slam-dunks-1544110275
- NOP: Dissecting The Pels' Defense (from Kumar, Bourbon Street Shots):
Read and watch it here: http://www.bourbonstreetshots.com/2018/12/07/dissecting-the-defense/
- NYK: Film Study: What Kind Of Offense Are The Knicks Running? (from Zach DiLuzio, Posting And Toasting):
Read and watch it here: https://www.postingandtoasting.com/2018/12/6/18128203/film-study-what-kind-of-offense-are-the-knicks-running
- PHI: How Brett Brown's Unique Language Drives Success (from Jeff Zilgitt, USA Today):
- PHI: It Is Still Early In Sixers' Development (from Kyle Neubeck, Philly Voice):
Read it here: https://www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-biggest-obstacle-contending-internal-joel-embiid-ben-simmons-fit-jimmy-butler/
- SAC: Fox's Development Gives The Kings Hope (from Isaac Gutierrez, Clutch Points):
Read and watch it here: https://clutchpoints.com/deaaron-foxs-development-gives-kings-hope-for-present-and-future/
- UTA: Q & A: Joe Ingles (from Aaron Falk, Jazz.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/jazz/news/qa-joe-ingles-keeps-climbing-jazzs-3-point-leaderboard-even-if-he-doesnt-really-consider
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