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Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 2/8/21
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Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 2/8/21

Basketball Intelligence
Feb 8, 2021
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-  BKN: Shamet Revival Coming Just In Time (from Net Income, Nets Daily):

Read it here: https://www.netsdaily.com/2021/2/7/22271128/landry-shamet-revival-is-coming-just-in-time

From Brian Lewis, NY Post: https://nypost.com/2021/02/07/landry-shamet-heating-up-for-nets-after-failed-trade

- BKN: What's A Defense To Do Against The Nets? (from True Hoop):

Read and watch it here: https://www.truehoop.com/p/whats-a-defense-to-do-against-brooklyn

- BOS:  Celtics Concentrate Too Much On Trying To Draw Fouls (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):

Read it here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/02/08/sports/celtics-scorers-concentrate-too-much-trying-draw-fouls-not-enough-making-shots/

- BOS: Takeaways From Loss To Suns (from Tom Westerholm, Boston.com):

Read it here: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2021/02/07/celtics-suns-score-highlights-recap-kemba-walker

From Keith Smith, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/2/8/22272272/bad-shooting-night-ends-in-defeat-10-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-phoenix-suns

- CHA: Q & A: Greensboro Swarm HC Jay Hernandez, Part Two (from Dakota Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside):

Read it here: https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2021/2/8/22272126/q-a-with-swarm-coach-jay-hernandez-observations-on-grant-riller-jalen-mcdaniels-vernon-carey

- CHI: Valentine Is Resurrecting His Career (from Joe Cowley, Sun-Times):

Read it here: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/2/7/22271269/bulls-denzel-valentine-high-road-resurrecting-his-career

- CLE: What We Learned About The Cavs Last Week (from Jackson Flickinger, Fear The Sword):

Read it here: https://www.fearthesword.com/2021/2/8/22271646/what-we-learned-about-the-cavs-this-week-feb-1-7

- DET: Trends In The Pistons' Season At The One-Third Mark (from Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Free Press):

Read it here: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2021/02/07/detroit-pistons-news-blake-griffin-jerami-grant/4422199001/

- DET: Rose Trade Should Leave Everyone Happy (from Rod Beard, Detroit News):

Read it here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/article249088135.html

- GSW: The Beauty Of Draymond Remains On Full Display (from Daniel Lubofsky, Hoops Habit):

Read and watch it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2021/02/07/golden-state-warriors-beauty-draymond-remains-on-full-display/

- HOU: Rockets Fortunate To Have Depth (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):

Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Fortunate-to-have-depth-Rockets-are-going-to-15932010.php

- HOU: Q & A: Jae'Sean Tate (from Kelly Iko, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2369400/2021/02/08/jaesean-tate-unplugged-belgian-breakfasts-why-he-nearly-quit-hoops-and-more

- LAC: Clippers Miss George, Beverley (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):

Read it here: https://www.dailynews.com/2021/02/07/clippers-miss-paul-george-patrick-beverley/

From Sabreena Merchant, Clips Nation: https://www.clipsnation.com/2021/2/7/22271406/la-clippers-vs-sacramento-kings-recap-final-score-deaaron-fox-ivica-zubac

- LAL: Schroder Continues To Provide A Spark (from Broderick Turner, LA Times):

Read it here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/article249078865.html

- LAL: Lakers' Offense Has Hit Lulls (from Kyle Goon, OC Register):

Read it here: https://www.dailynews.com/2021/02/07/analysis-lakers-offense-has-hit-lulls-as-team-seeks-to-pick-up-pace/

- MEM: Melton Adds Pull-Up Jump Shot (from Parker Fleming, Grizzly Bear Blues):

Read and watch it here: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2021/2/8/22267328/pulling-up-with-deanthony-melton-memphis-grizzlies-nba

- MEM: What's Wrong With Ja? (from Chris Herrington, Daily Memphian):

Read it here: https://dailymemphian.com/subscriber/section/sportsmemphis-grizzlies/article/19816/herrington-whats-wrong-with-ja-morant

- MIA: Takeaways From Win Over Knicks (from Joe Beguiristain, HEAT.com):

Read and watch it here: https://www.nba.com/heat/news/game-recap-mia-nyk-210207

- MIN: Wolves Not Giving Up On  Rubio-Russell Pairing (from Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press):

Read it here: https://www.twincities.com/2021/02/07/timberwolves-not-giving-up-on-the-ricky-rubio-dangelo-russell-pairing/

- NYK: The Trade For Derrick Rose Is About Leon Rose (from Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2373153/2021/02/07/derrick-rose-trade-knicks/

- ORL: How Can Magic Help Ross Re-Ignite His Scoring? (from Roy Parry, Orlando Sentinel):

Read it here: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-sp-orlando-magic-news-0208-20210207-ikuanob45reyhbugmmxcyabsea-story.html

- PHI: What Makes Simmons 'Invaluable' (from Bryan Toporek, Forbes):

Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryantoporek/2021/02/07/what-makes-ben-simmons-invaluable-to-the-philadelphia-76ers/?sh=df1e3fc101c3

From Marc Narducci, The Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-ben-simmons-all-defensive-first-team-doc-rivers--20210208.html

- TOR: What Is Slowing Down The Raptors' Transition Offense? (from Aaron Rose, Sports Illustrated):

Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/toronto-raptors-transition-offence-struggling-atlanta-hawks

- UTA: Takeaways From Win Over Pacers (from Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune):

Read it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/02/07/utah-jazz-remind-people/

From Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/the-triple-team-donovan-mitchell-e2-80-99s-passing-team-defense-leads-jazz-to-impressive-win-in-tough-circumstances/ar-BB1dtEml

From Tony Jones, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2373372/2021/02/08/how-the-utah-jazz-turned-a-schedule-loss-into-a-gritty-win/

From Sarah Todd, Deseret News: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2021/2/7/22269272/instant-analysis-utah-jazz-sweep-3-game-road-trip-with-tough-win-over-indiana-pacers

- WAS: Behind The Scenes Of The Wizards' COVID-19 Breakout (from Troy Brown, Jr, Basketball News):

Read it here: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-washington-wizards-troy-brown-jr-bradley-beal-russell-westbrook-outbreak-covid-19-coronavirus-virus-contract-health-safety-protocol

- Q & A: Kevin Garnett (from David Marchese, NY Times):

Read it here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/02/08/magazine/kevin-garnett-interview.html

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