Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 4/22/21
- ATL: Hawks Lose Trae But Show Perseverance In Season Of Adversity (from Chris Kirschner, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2535601/2021/04/22/hawks-lose-trae-young-but-show-perseverance-in-a-season-filled-with-adversity/
From Brad Rowland, Peachtree Hoops: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2021/4/21/22396677/atlanta-hawks-recap-final-score-new-york-knicks-april-21-highlights-video-trae-young-injury
From Sarah Spencer, AJC: https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-lose-trae-young-to-sprained-ankle-fall-in-ot-to-knicks/EDBIGVQPEVGQ7JPXIW2GP54CYM and https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/trae-young-sprains-left-ankle-exits-game-vs-knicks/3RUY5UTDWZGR7A3WZOZUUM6YNM
- CHI: Takeaways From Loss To Cavs (from Rob Schaefer, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/nbcsports/observations-bulls-win-streak-halted-in-cavaliers-blowout/2492435
- CLE: Garland & Sexton Keep Showing They Can Be Effective Together (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
Read it here: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/04/collin-sexton-and-darius-garland-keep-showing-signs-they-can-be-effective-together.html
- CLE: Okoro Has The Makings Of An Elite Defender (from Jackson Frank):
Read and watch it here: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/isaac-okoro-cleveland-cavaliers-rookie-offense-defense-analysis/
- DET: Saddiq Bey Has Earned ROY Votes (from Duncan Smith, Hoops Habit):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2021/04/21/detroit-pistons-saddiq-bey-votes/
- DET: Energy Plays Lifting Isaiah Stewart To New Heights (from Rod Beard, Detroit News):
- GSW: Q & A: Steph Curry's Trainer Brandon Payne (from Tom Haberstroh, True Hoop):
Read it here: https://www.truehoop.com/p/is-stephen-curry-better-than-ever
- GSW: Steph Sees Opportunities, Not Roadblocks (from Scott Ostler, SF Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/ostler/article/He-is-human-but-barely-Warriors-Steph-16118999.php
- GSW: Looney Has Shut Down MVP-Level Big Men To Power Dubs' Run (from Wes Goldberg, Mercury News):
Read it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/04/21/how-kevon-looney-is-helping-power-the-warriors-run/
- GSW: How Jordan Poole Became An Emerging Part Of Dubs' Future (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):
- HOU: Jae'Sean Tate Has Defied The Naysayers (from Mirin Fader, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/4/22/22393568/jaesean-tate-houston-rockets
- HOU: Takeaways From Loss To Jazz (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
- LAC: Ivica Zubac, Iron Man (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):
Read it here: https://www.dailynews.com/2021/04/21/clippers-center-ivica-zubacs-iron-man-thing/
- LAC: Takeaways From Win Over Grizzlies (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):
Read it here: https://www.dailynews.com/2021/04/21/clippers-find-plenty-in-reserve-to-beat-grizzlies
- LAL: Caruso Has Improved As Pick-And-Roll Playmaker In LBJ's Absence (from Dr. Rajpal Brar, Silver Screen And Roll):
Read and watch it here: https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2021/4/21/22394490/film-breakdown-alex-caruso-passing-lebron-james-out-injury-video-lakers
- MIA: How Ariza Is Helping The Heat (from Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald):
Read it here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article250819134.html
- NOP: Bledsoe's Funk Continues (from Christian Clark, The Advocate):
Read it here: https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_5026337a-a2bf-11eb-8381-936937bb5b18.html
- NYK: Derrick Rose Has Transformed The Knicks From Upstarts To Winners (from Marc Berman, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2021/04/21/how-derrick-rose-has-transformed-knicks-from-upstarts-to-winners
- NYK: Knicks Vets Remind Perfectionist Barrett: Don't Think, Just Play (from Steve Popper, Newsday):
Read it here: https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/rj-barrett-knicks-hawks-1.50222731
- NYK: Randle's Play Limits Toppin's Chances (from Kristian Winfield, NY Daily News):
Read it here: https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/ny-knicks-obi-20210422-vssnl7ron5cxlexujhjk7aowb4-story.html
- PHI: Takeaways From Loss To Suns (from Derek Bodner, The Athletic):
- PHO: Ayton Has Emerged As Suns' X-Factor (from Jackson Frank, The Analyst):
Read it here: https://theanalyst.com/na/2021/04/how-deandre-ayton-has-emerged-in-phoenix/
- PHO: Suns Are Resilient, If Not Exciting (from Dave King, Bright Side Of The Sun):
- SAC: Haliburton Needs More Minutes (from Blake Ellington, Kings Herald):
Read it here: https://kingsherald.com/articles/tyrese-haliburton-needs-more-minutes-to-help-establish-the-backcourt-of-the-future/
- SAS: Derrick White Has Become The Volume Shooter The Spurs Needed (from Jesus Gomez, Pounding The Rock):
Read it here: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2021/4/21/22396469/derrick-white-has-become-the-volume-shooter-the-spurs-needed
- TOR: Raptors Cruise Past Nets As 4 Starters Return (from Mike Ganter, Toronto Sun):
Read it here: https://canoe.com/sports/raptors-re-stocked-raptors-cruise-past-nets/wcm/2703d734-e825-49d1-bd64-1a4f0989d81e
- UTA: Ingles Is Thriving As A Starter (from Benyam Kidane, Sporting News):
From Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/04/21/joe-ingles-continues-his/
- UTA: Can The Jazz Wings Hold Their Own Vs The West's Best? (from Jared Dubin, FiveThirtyEight):
Read and watch it here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/can-utahs-wings-hold-their-own-against-the-best-of-the-west/
- UTA: Takeaways From Win Over Wizards (from Sarah Todd, Deseret News):
From Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/04/21/triple-team-duo-mike/
- UTA: The Jazz Are Looking For The Old Bojan (from Tony Jones, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2535567/2021/04/22/as-jazz-look-to-playoffs-theyre-also-looking-for-the-old-bojan-bogdanovic/
- Q & A: Athletic Trainer Jeff Stotts (from Ethan Strauss, The Athletic):
- The Week In Review (from Nekias Duncan, Basketball News):
Read it here: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/roaming-the-baseline-42121
- 2021 Draft: The Youngest Prospects (from Derek Murray, Basketball News):
- Where Does NBA Fine Money Go? (from Joe Vardon, The Athletic):
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