Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 3/20/18
- Wizards: Not Better Without Wall, Just Playing Better (from Mo Dakhil, The Jump Ball):
Read it here: https://thejumpball.net/2018/03/20/the-wizards-are-not-better-without-john-wall-they-are-just-playing-better/
- Zizic Has Made Cavs' Decision Tough When Tristan Thompson Returns (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
Read it here: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2018/03/ante_zizic_has_made_cleveland.html#incart_big-photo
- Phone Call With Steve Nash Helps Bring Darren Collison's Best Season (from Mark Monteith, Pacers.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/phone-call-helps-bring-collisons-best-season
- 8 Observations (from Zach Harper, Fanrag Sports):
Read it here: https://www.fanragsports.com/nba/8-second-violation-just-blazed/
- Celtics: Injuries Continue To Force Stevens To Contemplate Lineup Puzzle (from Steve Bulpett, Boston Herlad);
Read it here: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2018/03/bulpett_brad_stevens_continues_to_contemplate_lineup_puzzle
- Celtics: Tatum Getting More Comfortable With Bigger Role (from Joshua Bateman, Hardwood Houdini):
Read it here: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/03/19/jayson-tatum-getting-more-comfortable-with-bigger-role/
- OKC: Steven Adams' Jump Ball Success Is Making A Difference (from Fred Katz, CNHI):
- Spurs: Never Too Early For Popovich To Call A Timeout (from Chris Herring, FiveThirtyEight):
Read it here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/its-never-too-early-for-gregg-popovich-to-call-a-timeout/
- Laker Film Room: How Defenses Have Adjusted To Lonzo Ball (from Pete Zayas, Forum Blue And Gold):
Read and watch it here: https://www.forumblueandgold.com/2018/03/19/lonzo-ball-laker-film-room/
- Sixers: Dario Saric, The Forgotten Anchor Behind The Playoff Run (from George Kondoleon, Clutch Points):
Read and watch it here: https://clutchpoints.com/dario-saric-forgotten-anchor-exciting-playoff-team/
- Ben Simmons Is Doing Things Few Rookies Ever Have (from Kyle Neubeck, Philly Voice):
Read and watch it here: http://www.phillyvoice.com/ben-simmons-charlotte-hornets-triple-double-joel-embiid-turnovers/
- Warriors: Quinn Cook's Play Is Gaining Him Respect And Reminding Him Of What He Lost (from Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic):
- Nets: D'Angelo Is Focused On Improving His Defense (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2018/03/20/dangelo-russell-finally-willing-to-work-on-other-side-of-his-game/
- Heat: McGruder Has Reprised His Role (from Wes Goldberg, Fanrag Sports):
Read and watch it here: https://www.fanragsports.com/heat/rodney-mcgruder-has-reprised-his-role-with-heat/
- Bulls: Denzel Valentine Had A Career Night; Can He Do It Again? (from Will Gottlieb, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/279210/2018/03/19/while-you-were-watching-college-basketball-denzel-valentine-had-a-career-night-can-he-do-it-again/
- Low-Key Free Agent Destinations (from Dan Favale, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2765431-nba-teams-that-are-low-key-free-agent-destinations
- Magic: Vogel Has Learned To Cope With Coaching Rigors (from John Denton, magic.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/magic/news/frank-vogel-has-learned-cope-stress-coaching-2-20180319
- Charting The Growth Of International Player Usage And Impact In The NBA (from A. Caporaso, Sportando):
Read it here: https://sportando.basketball/en/usa/nba/268527/a-century-of-the-nba-the-impact-of-internationals-from-2000-to-today.html
- Jazz Defense: Forcing Inefficient Shots (from David Locke, Locked On Jazz):
Read it here: https://www.lockedonjazz.net/jazz/utah-jazz-defensive-shot-composition-is-why-this-defense-is-sustainable/
- Grizzlies' Andrew Harrison: Steady Improvement (from Nathan Chester, Beale Street Bears):
Read it here: https://bealestreetbears.com/2018/03/20/memphis-grizzlies-something-andrew-harrison/
- NBA Players Are Addicted To Their Phones (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):
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