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Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 3/19/21

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Mar 19, 2021
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- ATL: The Hawks' Second Unit Is Finally Healthy & Cashing In (from Malik Brown, Hoops Habit):

Read and watch it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2021/03/18/atlanta-hawks-second-unit-cashing/

- ATL: Takeaways From Win Over Thunder (from Sarah Spencer, AJC):

Read it here: https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/win-vs-thunder-gives-hawks-longest-active-win-streak-in-nba/X4WHA65VKBESLIF4SJ4CIUBBQI/

- CHA: LaMelo Lets Play Speak For Itself In 1st Matchup Against LBJ, Lakers (from Ramona Shelburne, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31090490/lamelo-ball-lets-play-speak-lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers?device=featurephone

- CLE: Larry Nance Steadies Young Cavs For A Second-Half Run (from Marla Ridenour, Beacon Journal):

Read it here: https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/cavs/2021/03/19/cleveland-cavaliers-need-calming-presence-forward-larry-nance-jr/4751466001/

From Chris Fedor, cleveland.com: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/03/larry-nance-jr-cleveland-cavaliers-glue-guy-helping-steady-the-team-following-return-from-injury.html

- DAL: Takeaways From Win Over Clippers: The Blueprint For Winning In The Playoffs (from Josh Bowe, Mavs Moneyball):

Read it here: https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2021/3/18/22337502/the-mavericks-showcased-the-blueprint-for-how-they-can-win-with-this-team-in-the-playoffs

From Callie Caplan, Dallas Morning News: https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2021/03/18/lockdown-luka-doncic-is-flashing-improved-defense-to-up-his-mvp-contention-mavs-playoff-threat/

- DEN :Unlocking The Roster's Full Potential (from Rohan Nadkarni, Sports Illustrated):

Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2021/03/19/nuggets-unlock-lineup-of-future

- GSW: How Jordan Poole Has Emerged Into Potential Long-Term Player For Dubs (from Wes Goldberg, Mercury News):

Read it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/03/18/how-jordan-poole-emerged-into-a-potential-longterm-piece-for-the-warriors/

- LAC: Takeaways From Two-Game Set With Mavs (from Martin Connolly, Clips Nation):

Read it here: https://www.clipsnation.com/2021/3/18/22338714/la-clippers-dallas-mavericks-analysis-defense-paul-george-attack-reggie-jackson

- MIA: Takeaways From Loss To Grizzlies (from Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald):

Read it here:  https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article249999874.html?ac_cid=DM408698&ac_bid=-209689913

- MIA: Who Is Trevor Ariza? (from Khobi Price, SunSentinel):

Read it here: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-miami-heat-thursday-20210318-yeqye5snr5eyxl5d23kp4t3vr4-story.html

From Matt Hanifan, Hot Hot Hoops: https://www.hothothoops.com/2021/3/17/22336641/what-does-trevor-ariza-bring-to-miami-heat-trade-okc-thunder

From Barry Jackson, Miami Herald: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article250011504.html

- MIL: Giannis' MVP Case: His Play Is Worthy But Case Is Impaired By The Unfortunate Role Of "Narrative Nonsense" (from Nekias Duncan, Basketball News):

Read it here: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/giannis-antetokounmpos-mvp-case-is-hiding-in-plain-sight

- MIL: GM Horst: Trader Jon Strikes Again (from Mitchell Maurer, Brew Hoop):

Read and watch it ere: https://www.brewhoop.com/2021/3/18/22337815/trader-jon-horst-strikes-again-bucks-bolster-playoff-rotation-houston-trade-milwaukee-pj-tucker

- MIL: Trade For Tucker Should Be Only A 1st Step (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):

Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/3/18/22338061/milwaukee-bucks-pj-tucker-trade

- MIL: PJ Tucker & The Bucks: 10 Questions (from Eric Nehm, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2459237/2021/03/18/p-j-tucker-and-the-bucks-10-questions-from-small-ball-lineups-to-first-round-picks/?source=user_shared_article

- MIN: Takeaways From Win Over Suns (from Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press):

Read and watch it here: https://www.twincities.com/2021/03/19/unbelievably-special-edwards-and-towns-each-score-40-as-timberwolves-vision-comes-into-focus/

- NOP: Takeaways From Loss To Blazers (from Christian Clark, The Advocate):

Read and watch it here: https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_0158782e-8853-11eb-8219-6b1a0d3efcc7.html

- ORL: Chasson Randle's Life Since Joining The Magic (from Spencer Davies, Basketball News):

Read it here: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-chasson-randle-life-has-been-100-miles-and-running-since-joining-orlando-magic-two-way-contract-g-league-bubble

- PHO: Why Aren't The Suns Being Taken More Seriously As Title Contenders? (from Jared Dubin, FiveThirtyEight):

Read it here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-phoenix-suns-look-like-previous-contenders-so-why-is-no-one-taking-them-seriously/

- POR: Lillard On His Shooting Range (from Mark Medina, USA Today):

Read it here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/blazers/2021/03/18/damian-lillard-channeling-his-inner-steph-curry-long-range-shooting/4744779001/

- POR: Takeaways From Win Over Pels (from Jamie Hudson, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/instant-analysis-trail-blazers-take-two-game-series-over-new-orleans-pelicans/ar-BB1eK1JV?ocid=BingNews

- POR: Kanter Credits Rebounding Mindset For His Bounce-Back Game (from Jamie Hudson, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/trail-blazers/enes-kanter-credits-his-rebounding-mindset-bounce-back-game-vs-pelicans

- TOR: Fixes Are Urgent, But Time & Circumstances Not On Raptors' Side (from Mike Ganter, Toronto Sun):

Read it here: https://torontosun.com/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors/fixes-are-urgent-but-time-and-circumstance-not-on-raptors-side

- UTA: Frustration Setting In As Jazz Defense Continues To Slip (from Sarah Todd, Deseret News):

Read it here: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2021/3/18/22338099/frustration-utah-jazz-defense-slips-nba-washington-wizards-donovan-mitchell-rudy-gobert-joe-ingles

- UTA: Takeaways From Loss To Wizards (from Sarah Todd, Deseret News):

Read it here: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2021/3/18/22338905/instant-analysis-utah-jazz-blown-out-washington-wizards-bad-road-loss-defense-donovan-mitchell

From Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/03/19/triple-team-jazz-arent/

From Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/03/19/we-havent-accomplished-s/

- UTA: How Favors' Season In New Orleans Paved The Way For His Return To The Jazz (from Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune):

Read it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/03/19/how-derrick-favors-season/

- The MIL-HOU Trade (from Sam Vecenie/Seth Partnow/Danny Leroux, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2461013/2021/03/18/p-j-tucker-trade-analysis-our-experts-examine-the-bucks-rockets-trade-for-both-sides


- This Week's 10 Things (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/31088282/ten-nba-things-like-including-james-harden-beautiful-dimes

- Toughness Wins Titles (from David Thorpe, True Hoop):

Read it here: https://www.truehoop.com/p/toughness-wins-titles

- NBA Storylines To Watch In The NCAA Tournament (from Jonathan Givony/Mike Schmitz, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/31076123/what-nba-storylines-watching-ncaa-tournament

From Ricky O'Donnelll, SBNation: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2021/3/18/22329253/nba-mock-draft-2021-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-cade-suggs

From Brendon Kleen, Dime Mag: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/best-nba-prospects-ncaa-tournament-cade-cunningham-evan-mobley-jalen-suggs/

- Can A Former Sportswriter Be The Breakout Star Of March Madness? (from Pete Thamel, Yahoo Sports):

Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/can-a-former-sportswriter-be-ncaa-tournaments-breakout-star-172520657.html

- ROY Watch (from Tristan Tucker, Basketball Insiders):

Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-rookie-of-the-year-watch-march-19/

- Why Juwan Howard Has Excelled As College Coach (from Jeff Eisenberg, Yahoo Sports):

Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/juwan-howard-michigan-success-former-nba-stars-164133533.html

- 2021 Draft Guide (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):

Read it here: https://nbadraft.theringer.com/?_ga=2.139391152.2032795003.1615982951-1131790066.1600170181

- How NBA Broadcasters Have Adapted To The New Normal (from Shlomo Sprung, Awful Announcing):

Read it here: https://awfulannouncing.com/nba/pandemic-basketball-progress-report-nba-announcers-describe-calling-games-during-unique-2020-2021-season.html

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