Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 3/10/18
- How The Rockets Built Their Championship Caliber Defense (from Kristian Winfield, SB Nation):
Read and watch it here: https://www.sbnation.com/2018/3/9/17092098/rockets-defense-breakdown-highlights-stats-championship
- D'Antoni's Continuing Offensive Revolution (from Brett Koremenos, RealGM):
Read an watch it here: https://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/249210/Mike-DAntonis-Continuing-Revolution-Using-Blunt-Force-Offense
- How The Raptors Defense Stifled The Rockets In The First Half & How The Rockets Adjusted (from Tim Cato, SB Nation):
Read and watch it here: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2018/3/10/17103458/raptors-rockets-defense-offense-scheme-analysis-pick-and-roll-video-james-harden
- The Raptors' Minor Adjustments Have Produced Major Results (from Danny Chau, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/3/9/17100296/demar-derozan-kyle-lowry-raptors-change
- Rockets: The Importance Of Resting Players (from Eric Spyropolous, Hoops Habit):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/03/09/houston-rockets-importance-of-resting-players/
- Wizards: John Wall Must Adapt (from Kevin Broom, Bullets Forever):
Read it here: https://www.bulletsforever.com/2018/3/9/17100008/john-wall-washington-wizards-analysis-growth-development-nba
- Brewer Fits OKC's System (from Albert Dadson, Hoops Habit):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/03/10/okc-thunder-corey-brewer-shows-signs-at-the-shooting-guard-position/
- Celtics: Marcus Smart Loaded Up On Winning Plays Vs The Wolves (from Jay King, Mas Live):
Read and watch it here: http://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2018/03/boston_celtics_analysis_marcus_4.html
- Al Horford, Dennis Smith, Jr, Ben Simmons & More (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):
Read and watch it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2017/11/20/16677982/nba-al-horford-boston-celtics-dennis-smith-ben-simmons-anfernee-simons
- How Much Better Are The Blazers? (from Chris Mannix, Yahoo Sports):
Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/trail-blazers-looking-playoff-fodder-081144632.html
- The Hawks Are On The Right Rebuilding Path (from Spencer Davies, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/fixing-the-atlanta-hawks/
- Cavs: Is It Time To Bench JR? (from Nathan Beighle, King James Gospel):
Read it here: https://kingjamesgospel.com/2018/03/10/cleveland-cavaliers-time-give-jr-smith/
- Fraschilla: Fran's The Man At Tourney Time, So Pay Attention (from Barry Horn, Dallas Morning News):
- Team Defense Is The Biggest Evaluation Inefficiency In The Draft (from Cole Zwicker, The Stepien):
Read and watch it here: https://www.thestepien.com/2018/03/09/biggest-evaluation-inefficiency-draft-team-defense/
- The 2018 Big Man Draft Class (from Pete Thamel, Yahoo Sports):
Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/deandre-ayton-worth-tanking-nba-teams-hes-anomaly-184231170.html
- How Rookies Get Past Mental, Physical Obstacles (from Colin Ward-Heninger, CBS Sports):
Read it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/how-nba-rookies-get-past-mental-physical-obstacles-blocking-their-path-to-stardom/
- Tin Hat Stats, February Edition (from Tony East, NBA Math):
Read and watch it here: https://nbamath.com/tin-hat-stats-february-edition-tomas-steph-curry-satoransky-patty-mills-passing-portlands-assist-drought/
- Kaminsky & Okafor: Where Are The Stars Of The 2015 NCAA Title Game? (from Brendan Marks, Charlotte Observer):
Read it here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article204256409.html
- Pacers: Preparing To Deal With Tough Remaining Schedule (from Mark Monteith, pacers.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-show-how-deal-tough-schedule
- Jazz: Jae Crowder Is Making It Easy To Move On From Rodney Hood (from Jared Woodcox, The J Notes):
Read it here: https://thejnotes.com/2018/03/09/utah-jazz-jae-crowder-making-easy-not-miss-rodney-hood/
- Heat: Winslow Is Suddenly Among The NBA's Most Efficient 3-Point Shooters (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype):
Read and watch it here: http://hoopshype.com/2018/03/09/miami-heat-justise-winslow-three-point-shooting-right-corner/
- Celtics: Marcus Morris Is Turning Into A Top Offensive Option (from Joshua Bateman, Hardwood Houdini):
Read it here: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/03/09/marcus-morris-becoming-top-offensive-option/
- Q & A: Damian Lillard On "Lillard Time" (from Jordan Greer, Sporting News):
- Misunderstood Players: Clint Capela (from Justin Jett):
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufc9sNoW1cM
- Pacers: GRIII's Long Detour Leads To An Uncertain Future (from Ben Gibson, 8 Points, 9 Seconds):
Read and watch it here: https://8points9seconds.com/2018/03/10/glenn-robinson-iii-detour-pacers/
- Hornets: What To Expect From Malik Monk For The Rest Of The Season (from Evan Dyal, Hashtag Basketball):
Read it here: https://hashtagbasketball.com/charlotte-hornets/content/what-to-expect-from-malik-monk-rest-of-season
- Anthony Brown, Amile Jefferson & The Nature Of Two-Way Contracts (from Dane Moore, Zone Coverage):
Read and watch it here: https://zonecoverage.com/2018/timberwolves/anthony-brown-amile-jefferson-and-the-nature-of-two-way-contracts/
- Mavs' Bench Has Been Playing Incredibly Well With Dirk (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype):
Read and watch it here: http://hoopshype.com/2018/03/09/dallas-mavericks-bench-jj-barea-yogi-ferrell-doug-mcdermott-dwight-powell/
- Pistons: Reggie Hearn's Journey To The NBA (from Reggie Hayes, News-Sentinel):
- To Fling Or Not To Fling End Of Period Half Court Heaves? (from Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/267252/2018/03/09/to-fling-or-not-to-fling-bulls-divided-on-whether-to-take-half-court-heaves/
- G-League: A Week With The Long Island Nets (from Thomas Dowd, nets.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/nets/news/2018/03/08/a-week-with-the-long-island-nets
- The Warriors Drafted Denise Long in 1969: Here Is Her Story (from Scott Ostler, SF Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/ostler/article/The-Warriors-once-drafted-a-woman-to-play-in-the-12742498.php