Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 3/22/19

– GSW: The Golden Breakdown: How The Warriors' Vintage Third Quarter Destroyed The Pacers (from Joe Viray, SB Nation):

 Read and watch it here: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2019/3/22/18276887/nba-2019-warriors-pacers-steph-curry-kevin-durant-demarcus-cousins-draymond-green-video-breakdown

– GSW: Three Things To Know: Warriors Cranking Up Defense As Playoffs Near (from Kurt Helin, NBC Sports):

 Read it here: https://nba.nbcsports.com/2019/03/22/three-things-to-know-warriors-cranking-up-defense-as-playoffs-near/

– HOU: James Harden Establishes Himself As One Of The Greatest Shooters Ever (from Rob Mahoney, Sports Illustrated):

Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2019/03/22/james-harden-houston-rockets-greatest-nba-three-point-shooters

– IND: Potential Found In Thad Young And The Indiana Pacers Bench (from Justin Byers, FanSided):

Read it here: https://8points9seconds.com/2019/03/22/thaddeus-young-indiana-pacers-lineup/

– LAC: The Defensive Prowess Of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):

Read it here: https://bballwriters.com/profiles/the-defensive-prowess-of-shai-gilgeous-alexander/

– MEM: Joakim Noah Is Back From The Netherworld (from Max Carlin, FanSided):

Read it here: https://fansided.com/2019/03/22/joakim-noah-memphis-grizzlies-revival/

– MIL: Benchwarmers: Bucks' High-Tech Seats Adjust For Temp, Height (from Malika Andrews, ESPN):

 Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26218820/bucks-use-state-art-technology-bench-seats-controls-temperature-height

– MIL: Pat Connaughton Has Regained Role And 3-Point Shot (from Jordan Treske, FanSided):

 Read it here: https://behindthebuckpass.com/2019/03/22/milwaukee-bucks-pat-connaughton-has-regained-role-and-3-point-shot/

– OKC: Russell Westbrook's Jumper Could Decide Oklahoma City's Playoff Fate (from Michael Shapiro, Sports Illustrated):

Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2019/03/22/russell-westbrook-oklahoma-city-thunder-jump-shot-nba-playoffs

– PHI: Mike Scott Thriving Thanks To Philadelphia 76ers' System (from Brock Landes, FanSided):

 Read it here: https://thesixersense.com/2019/03/22/philadelphia-76ers-mike-scott-thriving-system/

– PHI: Patience Vs. Expectations: The Ben Simmons Debate (from Matthew Del Rio, SB Nation):

 Read it here: https://www.libertyballers.com/2019/3/22/18257226/patience-vs-expectations-the-ben-simmons-debate

–  PHI: The Sixers' Title Bid Gets Serious, And The Five Most Interesting Teams Of The Week (from Dan Devine, The Ringer):

Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/3/22/18276830/five-most-interesting-teams-sixers-raptors-blazers

– SAS: The Dangers Involved In The Spurs Chasing Homecourt Advantage (from Jesus Gomez, Marilyn Dubinski, Mark Barrington, Bruno Passos, and J.R. Wilco, SB Nation):

Read it here: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2019/3/22/18273433/san-antonio-spurs-dangers-chasing-homecourt-advantage

– SAS: The Spurs' New Starting Lineup Is Struggling To Score (from Jesus Gomez, SB Nation):

Read it here: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2019/3/22/18266034/san-antonio-spurs-new-starting-lineup-offense

– TOR: Raptors' Pascal Siakam Among Leading Candidates For NBA Most Improved Player Award (from Mark Deeks, Sky Sports):

 Read it here: https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/12375/11672460/toronto-raptors-pascal-siakam-among-leading-candidates-for-nba-most-improved-player-award

– TOR: VIDEO: Raptors Playbook: BLOB "Chest" (from Cooper Smither, Raptors Republic):

Read and watch it here: https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2019/03/22/raptors-playbook-blob-chest/

– Germany Looks To A New Generation For The FIBA Basketball World Cup (from Josh Coyne, Sporting News):

Read and watch it here: http://www.sportingnews.com/us/fiba/news/germany-looks-to-a-new-generation-for-the-fiba-basketball-world-cup/gg0cpksqb3uk1mmifh5oe1sm6

– Inside Canada Basketball's Mysterious Head Coaching Search (from Michael Grange, Sportsnet):

Read it here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/inside-canada-basketballs-mysterious-head-coaching-search/

– James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo Define MVP Debate (from Kelly Scaletta, The Basketball Writers):

Read it here: https://bballwriters.com/opinion/james-harden-giannis-antetokounmpo-define-mvp-debate/

– NBA Daily: Who Deserves Coach Of The Year? (from Matt John, Basketball Insiders):

Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-who-deserves-coach-of-the-year/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

– Zach Lowe: Ten Things (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):

Read and watch it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26320441/ten-things-like-including-terrifying-giannis

Today's Basketball Intelligence was curated by Farhan Dhanani (@DonFarhito).