Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 2/27/19
- ATL: Trae Young Isn't Wearing Down; He's Getting Better (from Michael Cunningham, ajc.com):
- BOS: Nobody Seems To Have Answers (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
- CHI: Markkanen Is Still Beasting (from Vijay Vemu, Blog A Bull):
Read and watch it here: https://www.blogabull.com/2019/2/26/18241081/the-win-streak-is-over-but-lauri-markkanen-is-still-beasting
- DET: Pistons Have Traded Perimeter 3 Defense For Wins (from Sara Peters, The Basketball Writers):
Read and watch it here: https://bballwriters.com/analytics/detroit-pistons-traded-perimeter-d-for-wins/
- DET: Luke Kennard: A Force Off The Bench (from Rod Beard, Detroit News):
- DET: Drummond Is NBA's Best Scorer In Restricted Area Since His Return (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype):
- DET: Thon Maker Is Already Making An Impact (from Mike Snyder, Detroit Bad Boys):
Read and watch it here: https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2019/2/26/18239770/thon-makers-positive-impact-in-detroit-has-already-been-felt-dwane-casey-pistons-andre-drummond
- LAC: Video: Harrell Exploiting Pick-And-Roll Options (from Positive residual):
Read and watch it here: https://twitter.com/presidual/status/1100464077137108992
- LAC: JaMychal Green Is A Good Fit (from Andrew Greif, LA Times):
Read it here: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-jamychal-green-clippers-20190226-story.html
- MEM: Joakim Noah's Career Revival (from Chris Kern, Beale Street Bears):
Read it here: https://bealestreetbears.com/2019/02/27/memphis-grizzlies-look-revival-joakim-noahs-career/
- MIN: Will KAT's Elevated Play Be Enough? (from Danny Chau, The Ringer):
Read and watch it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/2/26/18241413/karl-anthony-towns-accident-playoffs-west
- MIN: The Wolves' Wing Depth (from Pietro Caddeo, Bball Index):
Read and watch it here: https://www.bball-index.com/the-wolves-wings-depth-is-real/
- OKC: Westbrook Isn't Having The Season You Think He Is (from Matt Moore, The Action Network):
Read it here: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/russell-westbrook-oklahoma-city-thunder-triple-double-analysis-matt-moore
- PHI: Is Small Ball Built Around Simmons Viable For The Playoffs? (from Kyle Neubeck, Philly Voice):
Read and watch it here: https://www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-use-small-ball-vs-heat-offers-preview-playoff-wrinkle/
- PHI: Harris Continues To Show Why He Is So Valuable (from Tom West, Liberty Ballers):
Read and watch it here: https://www.libertyballers.com/2019/2/27/18241602/philadelphia-76ers-sixers-tobias-harris-shows-value-new-orleans-pelicans
- SAS: Spurs Best Offense: Spot-Up & Catch & Shoot Attempts (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype):Best Offense:
Read and watch it here: https://hoopshype.com/2019/02/27/san-antonio-spurs-spot-up-catch-shoot-three-pointers/
- TOR: The Raptors Are The NBA's Mystery Contender (from Paul Flannery, SB Nation):
Read it here: https://www.sbnation.com/2019/2/26/18240784/toronto-raptors-record-standings-contender-kawhi-leonard
- WAS: Don't Forget Bradley Beal Like You Do The Wizards (from Nekias Duncan, The Basketball Writers):
Read and watch it here: https://bballwriters.com/profiles/dont-forget-bradley-beal-like-you-do-the-wizards/
- The 3-Point Boom Is Far From Over (from Zach Kram, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/2/27/18240583/3-point-boom-nba-daryl-morey
- NBA's Best 25 Players Under Age 25 (from Chris Herring/Bobby Marks/Kevin Pelton, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/26077193/nba-best-25-25-new-next-superstar-rankings
- The Daily ATO (from Adam Spinella):
Watch it here: https://twitter.com/Spinella14/status/1100779202171883520
- Keeping The Memory Of The Black Fives Era Alive (from Moke Hamilton, The Athletic):
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