Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 2/14/21
- ATL: Takeaways From Loss To Pacers (from Glen Willis, Peachtree Hoops):
From Sarah Spencer, AJC: https://www.ajc.com/blog/jeff-schultz/sports/atlanta-hawks/in-loss-to-pacers-hawks-again-collapse-in-fourth-quarter/HPJRLCOMGJG7ZO7G2T4COIYGNU/
- ATL: Why Is The Hawks' Offense So Pedestrian? (from Mike Prada, substack):
Read and watch it here: https://mikeprada.substack.com/p/trae-young-atlanta-hawks-offense
- BKN: Harden's Elite Playmaking (from Joe Viray, Rappler.com):
Read and watch it here: https://www.rappler.com/sports/nba/how-james-harden-elite-playmaking-taking-brooklyn-nets-to-new-heights
From Jared Dubin, Last Night, In Basketball: https://lastnightinbasketball.substack.com/p/shifting-focus
From Adam Zagoria, Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2021/02/14/kyrie-irving-says-he-shifted-to-shooting-guard-to-allow-james-harden-to-thrive-at-the-point/?sh=7534bdb862ed
From Brian Lewis, NY Post: https://nypost.com/2021/02/14/james-harden-dishes-out-16-assists-in-new-nets-point-guard-role/
- BKN: Takeaways From Win Over Warriors (from Tom Dowd, nets.com):
Read and watch it here: https://www.nba.com/nets/news/recap/2021/02/13/nets-134-warriors-117-kevin-durant-returns-to-golden-state-in-a-brooklyn-blitz
From Alex Schiffer, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2387127/2021/02/14/how-kyrie-irvings-and-james-hardens-mutual-decision-helped-nets-beat-warriors/
- BKN: Bruce Brown's Performance Vs. Warriors (from Sam Cox, Franchise Sports):
Read it here: https://franchisesports.co.uk/bruce-brown-performance-vs-warriors-helps-nets-find-long-term-winning-formula/
- CHA: Gordon Hayward Interview (from Bryan Starr, Heavy.com):
Read it here: https://heavy.com/sports/boston-celtics/former-celtic-hayward-i-had-no-business-being-out-there/
- CHA: LaMelo Ball's Potential (from Daran Faust, At The HIve):
Read and watch it here: https://www.atthehive.com/2021/2/13/22278623/charlotte-hornets-lamelo-ball-is-showing-superstar-potential
- CLE: Cavs Renew Accountability Conversation As Slide Continues (from Marla Ridenour, Beacon Journal):
- CLE: Cavs Getting Reminder Of KLove's Importance (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
- GSW: Steph's Improved Interior Game (from Ethan Strauss, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/2385325/2021/02/13/defending-the-3-warriors-steph-curry-will-burn-you-with-improved-interior-game/?source=user_shared_article
- GSW: Draymond Green Still Has Major Positive Impact For Dubs (from Ariel Pacheco, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-draymond-green-is-having-an-unprecedented-season/
- GSW: Kerr recall Meeting With Lute Olson That Changed His Life (from Ann Killion, SF Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/annkillion/article/Warriors-Steve-Kerr-recalls-meeting-with-Lute-15949270.php
- HOU: Takeaways From Loss To Knicks (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/3-pointers-Rockets-slump-hits-a-low-point-15949937.php
- IND: Takeaways From Win Over Hawks (from J. Michael, Indy Star):
- LAC: Clippers Bench is Blossoming Right On Cue (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):
Read and watch it here: https://www.dailynews.com/2021/02/13/clippers-bench-is-blossoming-right-on-cue/
- LAL: Kuzma Has Found His Sweet Spot (from Christian Rivas, Silver Screen And Roll):
Read it here: https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2021/2/13/22281918/lakers-kyle-kuzma-found-his-role-rebounding-defense
- MIA: Takeaways From Loss To Jazz (from Ira Winderman, SunSentinel):
Read it here: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-miami-heat-utah-jazz-20210214-esp3o5lpsffzvexyobjt2jp6m4-story.html
- NYK: Takeaways From Win Over Rockets (from Ian Begley, SNY.tv):
Read it here: https://www.sny.tv/articles/derrick-rose-immanuel-quickley-blending-well-together-early-on
From Danny Small, Elite Sports NY: https://elitesportsny.com/2021/02/14/new-york-knicks-top-houston-rockets-121-99-3-highlights-3-observations/
- ORL: Magic On The Verge Of Injury Breaking Point (from Omar Cabrera, Orlando Magic Daily):
Read it here: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2021/02/14/orlando-magic-are-on-the-verge-of-being-taken-out-by-injuries/
- PHO: Takeaways From Win Over Sixers (from Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic):
From John Voita, Bright Side Of The Sun: https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2021/2/13/22281676/recap-suns-cruise-past-sixers-120-111
- POR: How Do The Injured Blazers Keep Winning? (from Jason Quick, The Athletic):
- TOR: Chris Boucher's Improbable Success Story (from Michael Grange, Sportsnet):
Read it here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/longform/inside-chris-bouchers-incredible-evolution-impact-nba-player/
- TOR: Lineup Options Will Be Augmented By Anunoby's Return (from Steven Loung, sportsnet):
Read it here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/raptors-lineup-options-set-augmented-anunoby-return/
- TOR: Amir Johnson Is Still The Guy Raptors Fans Grew To Love (from Doug Smith, Toronto Star):
- WAS: Trading For Westbrook Has Wizards No Closer To Relevance (from Neil Greenberg, Washington Post):
Read it here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/02/14/wizards-russell-westbrook-defense-john-wall/
- WAS: Takeaways From Loss To Knicks (from Kevin Broom, Bullets Forever):
Read it here: https://www.bulletsforever.com/2021/2/13/22281630/washington-wizards-new-york-knicks-nba-analysis-ppa
- Early Observations From G League Bubble (from Dakota Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside):
Read and watch it here: https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2021/2/14/22282685/nba-g-league-bubble-myles-powell-jarrett-jack-ignite-austin-spurs-alize-johnson
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