Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 4/15/18

- HOU-MIN Preview (from Positive Residual, Nylon Calculus):

Read it here:  https://fansided.com/2018/04/14/nylon-calculus-rockets-timberwolves-win-probabilities-style-matchups/

From Mark Deeks, Give Me Sport: http://www.givemesport.com/1294722-the-houston-rockets-are-a-historic-offensive-team-good-luck-minnesota

- Wolves: Butler & Rose's Role Reversal (from Nick Friedell, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23162678/jimmy-butler-derrick-rose-evolve-teammates

- OKC-UTA Preview (from Jacob Goldstein, Nylon Calculus):

Read it here:  https://fansided.com/2018/04/14/nylon-calculus-thunder-jazz-win-probabilities-style-matchups/

From Gideon Lim, Thunderous Intentions: https://thunderousintentions.com/2018/04/15/film-russell-westbrook-defensive-rebounds-key-control-series-pace/

- CLE-IND Preview (from Justin, Nylon Calculus):

Read it here:  https://fansided.com/2018/04/14/nylon-calculus-cavaliers-pacers-win-probabilities-style-matchups/

- Nate McMillan's Calm Hides A Competitive Spirit (from Mark Montieth, pacers.com):

Read it here:  http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/mcmillans-calm-hides-churning-competitive-spirit

- Pacers: Assistant Coach Bill Bayno's Work With Sabonis (from Scott Cacciola, NY Times):

Read it here:  https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/15/sports/indiana-pacers-nba.html

- BOS-MIL Preview (from Justin, Nylon Calculus):

Read it here:  https://fansided.com/2018/04/14/nylon-calculus-celtics-bucks-win-probabilities-style-matchups/

From Sam Sheehan, SBNation: https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/4/15/17238294/the-long-game-boston-celtics-must-limit-turnovers-milwaukee-bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-terry-rozier

- Brad Stevens Respects Joe Prunty (from Steve Bulpett, Boston Herald):

Read it here:  http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2018/04/bulpett_bucks_coach_joe_prunty_earns_respect_of_brad_stevens_celtics

- Marcus Morris Feels Overlooked & Disrespected (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):

Read it here:  http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/celtics/2018/04/14/marcus-morris-feeling-overlooked/0v1WLep0D9omfJ4z3oz0cM/story.html

- Celtics Got An Early Start Molding Jayson Tatum For Their System (from Jared Weiss, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/315109/2018/04/15/weiss-celtics-got-an-early-start-molding-jayson-tatum-for-their-system/

- GSW 113, SAS 92 (from Charlie Stanton, Golden State Of Mind):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2018/4/14/17238092/nba-scores-2018-playoffs-warriors-vs-spurs-game-one-win-durant

From Baxter Holmes, ESPN: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23173702/warriors-reassert-dominance-playoff-opening-blowout-spurs

From Tim Cato, SB Nation: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2018/4/15/17238616/lamarcus-aldridge-spurs-warriors-javale-mcgee

From Tim Kawakami, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/314534/2018/04/14/kawakami-coaching-edge-the-warriors-start-the-playoffs-by-playing-their-ace-in-the-hole-andre-iguodala-in-the-starting-lineup/

- Warriors Look To Switch Back To Dominance After Poor End To Regular Season (from Ramona Shelburne, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23161133/golden-state-warriors-trying-stay-fresh-make-another-nba-finals-trip

- PHI 130, MIA 103 (from Kyle Neubeck, Philly Voice):

Read and watch it here: http://www.phillyvoice.com/observations-sixers-vs-heat-game-1-nba-playoffs-ben-simmons-dario-saric-jj-redick-marco-belinelli/

From Tom West, Liberty Ballers: https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/4/15/17236626/how-ben-simmons-beat-heat-defense-in-game-1

From John Schuhmann, NBA.com: http://www.nba.com/article/2018/04/15/faster-pace-suits-streaking-sixers-well

From Ben Golliver, Sports Illustrated:  https://www.si.com/nba/2018/04/15/ben-simmons-philadelphia-76ers-beat-miami-heat-nba-playoffs

From Chris Barnewall, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ben-simmons-takes-over-nba-playoffs-on-first-try-as-76ers-scorch-heat-in-game-1/

From Sarah Todd, Philly.com: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/robert-covington-sixers-76ers-heat-nba-playoffs-analysis-score-game-1-20180414.html

From Bryan Toporek. Fansided: https://fansided.com/2018/04/14/sixers-blow-out-heat-3-takeaways-game-1/

From Liberty Ballers: https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/4/15/17239218/brett-brown-passes-first-postseason-test

- RoCo Is The Sixers' Enforcer (from Bret Stuter, Fansided):

Read it here:  https://thesixersense.com/2018/04/14/philadelphia-76ers-robert-covington-enforcer/

- The Process Didn't Have To Work, But It Did (from Michael Levin, Dime Mag):

Read it here:  https://uproxx.com/dimemag/philadelphia-76ers-the-process-nba-playoffs-joel-embiid/

- NOP 97, POR 95 (from Kevin Pelton, ESPN):

Read and watch it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23178606/new-orleans-pelicans-frontcourt-difference-road-playoff-win

From Kristian Winfield, SB Nation: https://www.sbnation.com/2018/4/15/17239332/jrue-holiday-defense-pelicans-vs-trail-blazers-game-1-nba-playoffs-2018

From Eric Griffith/Brian Freeman, Blazer's Edge): https://www.blazersedge.com/2018/4/14/17239356/breaking-down-the-meyers-leonard-backcut

From Kerry Eggers, Portland Tribune: https://portlandtribune.com/pt/12-sports/392495-284720-series-on

From William Guillory, NOLA.com: http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2018/04/jrue_holidays_clutch_plays_on.html

- Holiday & Davis: Beating The Injury Odds (from Jake Paynting, 94 Feet Report):

Read and watch it here:  https://94feetreport.com/holiday-and-davis-beating-the-injury-odds-19ae0ee22edb

- Jrue Holiday's 2018 Defense Highlights:

Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ui3hBsex_Dk

- TOR 114, WAS 106 (from Eric Koreen, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/314735/2018/04/14/dwane-caseys-in-game-adjustments-allow-raptors-to-end-dreaded-game-1-curse/

- How NBA Offenses Became Impossible To Defend (from Mike Prada/Seth Rosenthal, SB Nation):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.sbnation.com/2018/4/14/17237748/nba-offense-stats-highlights-analysis-breakdown

- Sunday Basketball Notes (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):

Read it here:  http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/celtics/2018/04/14/kobe-bryant-back-game-analyst-detail/wXSaNleiBH5DyWqYVB0GpO/story.html

- Nuggets: Why Jokic Deserves An All-NBA Selection (from Brian Finci, isportsweb.com):

Read it here: https://www.isportsweb.com/2018/04/14/2414430/

- Jarrett Allen Gives Nets Reasons For Optimism (from Anthony Puccio, Nets Daily):

Read it here:  https://www.netsdaily.com/2018/4/15/17225956/jarrett-allen-optimistic-and-a-reason-for-optimism

- Knicks: Scott Perry Era Truly Begins (from Moke Hamilton, Basketball Insiders):

Read it here:  http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-with-hornacek-out-scott-perry-era-truly-begins/

- Cavs: John Holland Q & A (from Spencer Davies, Basketball Insiders):

Read it here:  http://www.basketballinsiders.com/qa-with-cavaliers-guard-john-holland/

- Darius Bazley's Next Stop is The G-League (from Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated):

Read it here:  https://theundefeated.com/features/darius-bazley-next-stop-is-the-g-league-2018-nike-hoop-summit/