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Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/7/18

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Dec 7, 2018
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- 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):

Read it here:  https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/nba-insider-tom-haberstroh/lies-damned-lies-and-statistics-confusing-analytics-nbas-3-point

- Major Award Favorites, So Far This Season - Part Two  (from Ben Golliver, Washington Post):

Read it here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2018/12/07/luka-doncic-leads-scintillating-rookie-class-hes-doing-it-with-both-flash-substance/

- 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):

Read it here:  https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/nets-know-they-need-to-be-smarter-in-crunch-time-hope-to-learn-from-late-game-collapses-1.24300834

- CLE: The Value Of Channing Frye's Veteran Professionalism  (from Hayden Grove, cleveland.com):

Read it here: https://www.cleveland.com//cavs/2018/12/why-channing-frye-returned-to-cleveland-and-how-hes-a-treasured-commodity-for-the-young-cavaliers.html

- 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):

Read it here:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2018/12/06/pistons-stanley-johnson-finally-finds-his-way-under-new-tutelage/2225865002/

- GSW: An Oral History Of The Dubs' 24-0 Start In 2015-16 (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/684792/2018/12/06/an-oral-history-of-the-warriors-24-0-start-in-2015-16-that-took-everything-to-a-new-level-it-was-just-the-joy-of-feeling-unbeatable

- HOU: Takeaways From Rockets' Loss To The Jazz (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):

Read it here:  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/3-pointers-Takeaways-from-the-Rockets-loss-to-13449116.php

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):

Read it here:  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/sixers/2018/12/07/how-sixers-coach-brett-brown-unique-language-drives-success/2228601002/

- 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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