Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 3/31/18
- 10 Things (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/22959445/zach-lowe-10-things-like-including-celtics-kyrie-irving-nba
- Nikola Jokic & The Ambiguous Definition Of "Aggressiveness" (from TJ McBride, Mile High Sports):
Read and watch it here: https://milehighsports.com/the-ambiguous-definition-of-aggressive-and-nikola-jokic/
- Defense: Some Rookies Are Impressive Statistically, But Coaches Say They Have A Lot To Learn (from Chris Barnewell, CBS Sports):
Read it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/stats-show-nba-rookies-are-playing-better-on-defense-but-coaches-dont-exactly-agree/
- How The Rockets Re-Tooled And Weaponized The High Screen-And-Roll (from Jackson Frank, Patreon):
Read and watch it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/17882000
- Kelly Oubre, Jr: Washington's Working Artist (from David Ramil, The Step Back):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2018/03/31/kelly-oubre-jr-wizards-working-artist/
- Nets: Letting The Wings Soar (from Alec Liebsch, Hoops Habit):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/03/30/brooklyn-nets-letting-wings-soar-kenny-atkinsons-offense/
- POR 105, LAC 96 (from Kerry Eggers, Portland Tribune):
Read it here: https://portlandtribune.com/pt/12-sports/391119-282630-blazers-yawn-win-again
- Tristan Thompson Shows Glimpses Of Being "The Tristan Of Old" (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
Read it here: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2018/03/tristan_thompson_shows_glimpse.html
- The Celtics Are Relying On Stellar Defense (from Liam O'Brien, Hardwood Houdini):
Read and watch it here: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/03/30/celtics-relying-stellar-defense-five-game-winning-streak/
- Celtics' Team-First Approach Is Lifting Them Up (from Steve Bulpett, Boston Herald):
Read it here: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2018/03/bulpett_celtics_team_first_approach_is_lifting_them_up
- The Celtics Have Multiple Last-Shot Options (from Joshua Bateman, Hardwood Houdini):
Read it here: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/03/30/boston-celtics-do-not-have-to-worry-about-who-is-taking-the-last-shot/
- Brad Stevens' Celtics To Increase Win Total For 5th Consecutive Season (from Jeremy Stevens, Hoops Habit):
Read and watch it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/03/30/boston-celtics-brad-stevens-increase-win-total-fifth-consecutive-year/
- Jay Triano On Defending Harden (from Brent Zwerneman, Houston Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/Suns-coach-Jay-Triano-on-key-to-guarding-James-12795290.php
- DPOY Candidates (from Spencer Davies, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/defensive-player-of-the-year-watch-3-30-18/
- MIP Candidates (from David Yapkowitz, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/most-improved-player-watch-3-31-18/
- Is Doncic The Best Draft Fit For The Suns? (from Evan Sidery, Bright Side Of The Sun):
- Scouting Draft Sleeper De'Anthony Melton (from Mike Schmitz, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/22969454/scouting-former-usc-guard-deanthony-melton-potential-nba-draft-sleeper
- Grizzlies: Frozen By Ownership Uncertainty (from Geoff Calkins, Commercial Appeal):
- Q & A: Former #1 Overall Draft Pick Joe Smith (from Kelly Scaletta, Fanrag Sports):
Read it here: https://www.fanragsports.com/nba/why-joe-smith-is-suddenly-all-over-twitter/