Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 2/20/21
- BKN: Joe Harris Is Becoming An Even Bigger Threat (from Greg Joyce, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2021/02/20/joe-harris-becoming-even-bigger-threat-with-these-nets/
- BKN: Harden Is Making The Nets' Superteam Experiment Work (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/2/19/22291117/james-harden-brooklyn-nets-kevin-durant-kyrie-irving
- BKN: Despite A Lack Of Lineup Continuity, The Nets Are Starting To Click (from Shane Young, Forbes):
- BOS: Pritchard Getting On-The-Job Defensive Training (from Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe):
Read it here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/02/20/sports/despite-lack-preparation-payton-pritchard-has-shown-his-value-celtics
- BOS: Nesmith Using Defense To Grow His Role (from Brian Robb, Mass Live):
Read it here: https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2021/02/celtics-aaron-nesmith-using-defense-to-grow-his-role-hes-ferocious.html
-BOS: With Walker Pointing The Way, Celtics Finally Put All The Pieces Together (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe);
From John Karalis, Boston Sports Journal: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2021/02/20/karalis-patience-pays-off-kemba-walker-complete-game-yet/
- BOS: Takeaways From Win Over Hawks (from Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe):
Read if here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/02/20/sports/kemba-walker-sets-pace-celtics-romp-past-hawks/
From Mark Murphy, Boston Herald: https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/02/19/celtics-bounce-back-with-121-109-win-over-atlanta/
From Greg Dudek, Patriot Ledger: https://www.patriotledger.com/story/sports/nba/2021/02/20/tristan-thompson-daniel-theis-boston-celtics/4521746001/
- BOS: Celtics Lack Defensive Punch Without Smart (from Bryan Starr, Heavy):
Read it here: https://heavy.com/sports/boston-celtics/celtics-lack-defensive-punch-without-smart/
- CLE: Sexton Commits To Shoot More Threes (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
Read it here: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/02/collin-sexton-makes-commitment-to-take-more-3-pointers.html
- DAL: Mavs Finding New Life At 3-Point Line (from Jordan Brodess, Mavs Moneyball):
- GSW: Oubre's New-Found Rhythm Could Be Game-Changer For Dubs (from Kendra Andrews, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/kelly-oubres-newfound-rhythm-warriors-system-could-be-game-changer
From Rusty Simmons, SF Chronicle: https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/Kelly-Oubre-Jr-just-getting-comfortable-15965601.php
- GSW: Q & A: Dubs' Studio Analyst Dorell Wright (from Steve Berman, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2396994/2021/02/19/warriors-dorell-wright-stephen-curry/?source=user_shared_article
- GSW: Takeaways From Loss To Magic (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):
From Wes Goldberg, Mercury News: https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/02/19/warriors-magic-score-takeaways-draymond-green
- IND: McGinnis & Former Pacers Trainer Are Still A Team (from Mark Monteith, IBJ):
Read it here: https://www.ibj.com/articles/sports-still-a-team
- LAC: Takeaways From Win Over Jazz (from Andrew Greif, LA Times):
Read it here: https://www.sunherald.com/sports/nba/article249391525.html
From Law Murray, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2400089/2021/02/20/clippers-jazz-score-result-smallball/
From Mirjam Swanson, OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2021/02/19/clippers-assemble-snap-jazzs-9-game-win-streak/
- LAC: Ibaka & Zubac's Contrasting Skill Sets Are A Luxury For Clips (from Spencer Davies, Basketball News):
- LAL: LBJ: Finding Balance During AD's Absence (from Bill Oram, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2400030/2021/02/20/lebron-james-anthony-davis-injury-nba/
- LAL: Kuzma Embraces His New Role: Offensive Rebounding (from Sam Quinn, CBS Sports ):
Read and watch it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-kyle-kuzma-is-becoming-one-of-the-best-offensive-rebounding-wings-in-basketball/
- NOP: Takeaways From Loss To Suns (from Andrew Lopez, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30932533/new-orleans-pelicans-routed-phoenix-suns-disastrous-4th-quarter
From Christian Clark, The Advocate: https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_bed45c80-7343-11eb-b615-23299318123f.html
- NYK: Julius Randle Has Arrived (from Drew Maresca, Basketball insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-julius-randle-has-arrived/
- PHI: How Embiid Had His Best Game Yet (from Rich Hofmann, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/2400099/2021/02/20/joel-embiid-50-points-mvp-candidate/
- PHI: Rookie Paul Reed's Quirky Game Is Working Well For G League's Top Team (from Noah Levick, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/sixers/paul-reed-delaware-blue-coats-sixers-nba-g-league-bubble-disney-world-doc-rivers
- POR: Have The Blazers Really Improved Defensively? (from Jack Winter, Sports Illustrated):
Read and watch it here: https://www.si.com/nba/trailblazers/analysis/numbers-tell-different-story-trail-blazers-defensive-improvement
- POR: Film Room: How Lillard Dissected Pels In Pick-And-Roll (from Jack Winter, Sports Illustrated):
Read and watch it here: https://www.si.com/nba/trailblazers/analysis/film-room-damian-lillard-pick-and-roll-pelicans-video
- SAS: Keldon Johnson: The Lottery Pick That Wasn't (from Jeff McDonald, Express News):
Read it here: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/San-Antonio-Spurs-Keldon-Johnson-is-the-NBA-15964035.php
- TOR: How The Raptors Defense Frustrates Opponents (from Aaron Rose, Sports Illustrated):
Read and watch it here: https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/toronto-raptors-defence-frustrates-giannis-antetokounmpo-milwaukee-bucks
- TOR: Takeaways From Win Over Wolves (from Doug Smith, Toronto Star):
- TOR: Bembry Has Emerged As Solid Rotational Piece (from Ryan Wolstat, Toronto Sun):
- UTA: Takeaways From Loss To Clippers (from Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune):
Read it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/02/20/this-is-bump-road-good/
From Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/02/20/triple-team-rebounding/
From Sarah Todd, Deseret News: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2021/2/19/22290131/instant-analysis-los-angeles-clippers-utah-jazz-nba-west-top-teams-kawhi-leonard-donovan-mitchell
- UTA: Snyder's Coaching Philosophy Is Based On Openness & Communication (from Sarah Todd, Deseret News):
Read it here: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/12/7/22158571/quin-snyder-nba-utah-jazz-jordan-clarkson-derrick-favors-donovan-mitchell
- UTA: Dooling: From NBA Player To Mental Health Advocate To Jazz Assistant Coach (from Sarah Todd, Deseret News):
- This Week's 10 Things (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/30923847/ten-nba-things-like-including-utah-jazz-nirvana
- G League: Early Season Standouts (from Keith Schlosser, substack):
Read it here: https://keithschlosser.substack.com/p/jeremy-lin-jalen-green-nba-gleague-standouts
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