Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 4/29/21
- BKN: Mike James Has Quickly Emerged As Huge Nets Factor (from Brian Lewis, NY post):
From Chris Milholen.Net Income, Nets Daily: https://www.netsdaily.com/2021/4/28/22407824/mike-james-carving-out-role-brooklyn-nets-early-trust
- BKN: Durant Looks Like Himself Again (from Robert O'Connell, FiveThirtyEight):
Read and watch it here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/kevin-durant-looks-like-himself-again/
- BOS: Takeaways From Win Over Hornets (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
Read it here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/04/29/sports/celtics-victory-against-hornets-was-inspirational-they-must-keep-it-up/
From Will Bjarner, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/4/28/22408698/aaron-nesmith-shines-as-celtics-outplay-hornets-in-rubber-match-120-111
From Mark Murphy, Boston Herald: https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/04/28/celtics-beat-charlotte-120-111/
From Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/04/28/sports/jaylen-brown-was-good-his-words-with-38-points-lift-celtics-past-hornets-other-observations/
From Keith Smith, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/4/29/22409608/bostons-stars-are-bolstered-by-a-rookie-10-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-charlotte-hornets
- BOS: Pritchard's Playoff Minutes Should Be Set In Stone (from Adam Taylor, Celtics Blog):
Read and watch it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/4/28/22407541/boston-celtics-payton-pritchards-playoff-minutes-should-be-set-in-stone
- BOS: The Celtics Stormed Back Against The Thunder With Late-Game Execution (from Adam Spinella, Celtics Blog):
Read and watch it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/4/28/22406958/parquet-plays-cs-late-game-execution-boston-celtics-oklahoma-city-thunder-jaylen-brown
- CHA: Reinforcements Desperately Needed (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):
Read it here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article250947429.html
- CHI: Donovan Keeps Bulls Focused As Playoff Hopes Fade (from KC Johnson, NBC Sports):
- CLE: Cavs' Late Season Losses Pushing Them Closer To What They Need Most (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
Read it here: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/04/cleveland-cavaliers-are-better-off-losing-even-though-theyre-still-trying-to-win.html
- DEN: The Nuggets Are Rebounding Their Way To The Top (from Ryan Blackburn, Denver Stiffs):
Read it here: https://www.denverstiffs.com/2021/4/28/22405175/the-denver-nuggets-are-rebounding-their-way-to-the-top
- DEN: Takeaways From Win Over Pels (from Alex Labidou, Nuggets.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-pelicans-20210428#
- DEN: Gordon Not Hunting Offense In Wake Of Nuggets' Injuries (from Mike Singer, Denver Post):
Read it here: https://www.denverpost.com/2021/04/28/aaron-gordon-nuggets-offense-injuries
- DET: Frank Jackson Emerging As Real Rebuild Piece For Pistons (from Fred Brady, Detroit Bad Boys):
Read it here: https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2021/4/28/22406995/detroit-pistons-frank-jackson-two-way-player
- GSW: Justinian Jessup Credits NBL For Making Him 'NBA Ready' (from Olgun Uluc, ESPN):
- GSW: Kerr: For The Warriors The Playoffs Start Now (from Wes Goldberg, Mercury News):
Read it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/04/28/for-the-warriors-the-playoffs-start-now-says-coach-steve-kerr/
- IND: Q & A: Pacers President Kevin Pritchard (from Bob Kravitz, The Athletic):
- LAC: Takeaways From Loss To Suns (from Law Murray, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2551421/2021/04/29/the-suns-were-ready-to-do-what-the-clippers-were-willing-to-wait-on/
- LAL: Lakers Centers: Someone Will Have To Sit During The Playoffs (From Kyle Goon, OC Register):
Read it here: https://www.dailynews.com/2021/04/28/someone-will-have-to-sit-out-in-the-playoffs-are-the-lakers-centers-ready-to-accept-it/
- MIA: Adebayo: The NBA's Most Underrated Defender (from Michael Pina, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2021/04/28/bam-adebayo-heat-defense
- MIL: The Evolution Of Giannis' Passing (from Adam Paris, Brew Hoop):
Read and watch it here: https://www.brewhoop.com/2021/4/28/22402258/evolution-giannis-antetokounmpos-passing-milwaukee-bucks
- MIN: Russell, Thriving Off Bench, Puts Injury Behind Him (from Chris Hine, Star Tribune):
From Nekias Duncan, Basketball News: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/dangelo-russell-is-fitting-right-in
- MIN: Wolves Focused More On Victories Than Lottery Odds (from Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press):
- PHI: Veteran Leadership A Key Factor In Sixers' Success (from Keith Pompey, The Inquirer):
Read it here: https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-george-hill-veteran-leadership-20210428.html
- PHI: The Sixers Have A Developing Young Core (from Harrison Grimm,Liberty Ballers):
- SAC: Takeaways From Loss To Jazz (from James Ham, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/kings/kings-thoroughly-embarrassed-jazz-49-point-blowout-home
From Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article251012719.html
- UTA: Takeaways From Win Over Kings (from Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune):
Read it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/04/28/not-sharp-utah-jazz-set/
From Tony Jones, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2551433/2021/04/29/jazzs-franchise-record-154-points-give-fans-glimpse-of-why-and-how-theyre-one-of-nbas-best-teams/
From James Edward, Deseret News: https://www.deseret.com/2021/4/28/22406547/utah-jazz-set-franchise-record-in-49-point-thrashing-of-sacramento-kings
From Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/04/29/triple-team-points-one/
- UTA: Can Anyone Stop Utah's 3-Point Shooters? (from Ian Levy, The Step Back):
Read it here: https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?e=046c99ea82&u=b9bb472d0aa5e8abf01e2ced7&id=8afbe955c7
- WAS: Q & A: Bradley Beal (from Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated):
Read it here: https://theundefeated.com/features/bradley-beal-opens-up-about-the-wizards-russell-westbrook-and-social-justice/
- The Most Important Lineups For The EC's Top Contenders (from Sam Quinn, CBS Sports):
Read and watch it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nets-center-rotation-76ers-bench-and-the-most-important-lineups-for-eastern-conferences-top-contenders/
- The Respect Is Clear When Popovich & Spoelstra Face Off (from Tim Reynolds, AP):
Read it here: https://apnews.com/article/nba-nba-finals-miami-san-antonio-spurs-san-antonio-fe9b6efee2a958dcae73bd66a05214fc
- How The Play-In Tournament Works (from ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31198434/how-does-nba-play-tournament-work-dates-projections-rules-explained
- The Most Intriguing International Prospects, Featuring Victor Wembenyama (from Mike Scmitz, ESPN):
Read it here: https://tv5.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/31352746/nba-draft-why-victor-wembanyama-world-most-intriguing-long-term-prospect
- 2021 Draft: Scouting Alperen Sengun & Other International Players To Know (from John Hollinger, The Athletic):
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