Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/8/16
- GSW 115, LAC 98 (from Bill Oram, OC Register):
Read it here: http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20161208/clippers-still-chasing-greatness-but-warriors-havent-lost-theirs
From Mark Whicker, OC Register: http://www.sgvtribune.com/sports/20161208/decisive-loss-to-golden-state-raises-familiar-questions-for-clippers
From Matt Moore, CBS Sports: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/look-this-play-shows-how-pace-unlocks-the-warriors-brilliant-offense/
- Warriors: Different Look, Same Success (from Mark Whicker, OC Register):
Read it here: http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20161207/different-look-golden-state-warriors-came-to-town-with-same-success
- CLE 126, NYK 94: 5 Observations (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
Read and watch it here: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/12/lebron_james_deandre_liggins_s.html
- The Emerging Giannis (from Michael Singer, USA Today):
- Harkless: Thriving In Portland (from Oliver Maroney, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/blazers-maurice-harkless-having-career-year/
- Jrue Holiday: Pelicans' X-Factor (from Alex Kennedy, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-jrue-holiday-is-pelicans-x-factor/
- Raptors Still Figuring Out Where Valanciunas Fits (from Josh Lewenberg, tsn.ca):
Read it here: http://www.tsn.ca/raptors-still-figuring-out-where-valanciunas-fits-1.626407
- Player-Referee Communication (from Sean Deveney, Sporting News):
- The Lakers' Bench (from Coach Nick, BBall Breakdown):
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=X1WXNKu5s_U
- Dwane Casey Interview:
Watch It Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=4SJKAoN_tiw
- Defending the 3: The Defensive Aspect The Raptors Must Fix (from Coach Nick):
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=OMomk-BIBoc
- How Klay Hit 60 (from Coach Nick, BBall Breakdown):
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIQwAiBVFgs
From Eric Apricot, Golden State Of Mind:
- Eric Gordon: A Perfect Fit With Rockets (from Calvin Watkins, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/blog/houston-rockets/post/_/id/3242/eric-gordon-fills-role-perfectly-in-leading-rockets-past-lakers
- Dorian Finney-Smith Has Made Big First Impression With Mavs (from Bobby Karalla, mvas.com):
Read it here:
- Dragan Bender Gets Tested (from Paul Coro, azcentral.com):
Read it here: http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/12/07/phoenix-suns-dragan-bender-gets-tested-nba-school/95123590/
- Pistons May Not Let Aron Baynes Go Easily After All (from Duncan Smith, Piston Powered):
Read and watch it here: http://pistonpowered.com/2016/12/08/detroit-pistons-aron-baynes-go/
- Sam Smith On Rondo (from bulls.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/bulls/features/sam-smith-rajon-rondo
- Brand Is Embracing New Role With Sixers (from Bob Cooney, philly.com):
Read it here: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20161208_Cooney__Brand_embracing_new_role_with_Sixers.html
From phillyfansince88: http://phillyfansince88.sportsblog.com/posts/30624140/why-the-sixers-hiring-elton-brand-is-bigger-than-you-think.html
- Knicks Finally Get To The Basket (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/article/2016/12/07/one-team-three-stats-new-york-knicks-shooting-restricted-area
- The Vertical Podcast: Luke Walton (from Adrian Wojnarowski, Yahoo Sports):
Listen to it here: https://art19.com/shows/vertical/episodes/2402c41a-b257-49ea-b9c0-a30b8f4b916b
- That Guy Podcast (from Dave Dufour/Pete Zayas):
Listen To It Here: https://soundcloud.com/thatguybball/why-draymond-is-the-mvp-w-lakerfilmroom
- Spotlighting Anthony Morrow (from David-Scott, Welcome To Loud City):
Read it here: http://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2016/12/8/13879392/minutes-for-morrow-spotlighting-league-accurate-three-point-shooters
- Rodney McGruder: Going To School Vs. NBA's Best Wings (from Manny Navarro, Miami Herald):
Read it here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article119596718.html
- Heat Is The Best Fit For Derrick Williams (from Marc Berman, NY Post):
Read it here: http://nypost.com/2016/12/06/derrick-williams-on-awkward-exit-after-opt-out-knicks-never-called/
- Alan Anderson: MVP Teammate (from Rowan Kavner, clippers.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/clippers/news/glue-guy-alan-andersons-already-clipper-favorite
- D'Antoni Provided Support For Nick Young During His Struggles (from Mark Medina, LA Daily News):
Read it here: http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20161207/mike-dantoni-provided-support-for-lakers-nick-young-during-struggles
- The Bulls' Bench Problems (from Nick Friedell, ESPN):
- Stephen Zimmerman Shining In D-League (from Dakota Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside):
Read and watch it here: http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2016/12/7/13876064/stephen-zimmerman-magic-dleague
- What's Next For Alessandro Gentile? (from Emmet Ryan, ballineurope.com):
Read it here: http://ballineurope.com/who-mourns-for-alessandro-gentile-5435/