Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 4/7/19
- BOS: Takeaways From Win Over Pacers (from John Karalis, Mass Live):
From Greg Dudek, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2019/4/6/18297864/boston-celtics-indiana-pacers-117-97-aggressiveness-paying-off-for-gordon-hayward-jayson-tatum
From Tim Bontemps, ESPN: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26452704/for-celtics-big-win-pacers-sign-things-come
- BOS: Celtics Need Baynes' Defensive Edge In Playoffs (from Mark Murphy, Boston Herald):
Read it here: https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/04/06/celtics-need-aron-baynes-defensive-edge-for-playoffs/
- BOS: Horford Is Still The Celtics' Savior (from Michael Pina, SB Nation):
Read it here: https://www.sbnation.com/2019/4/5/18296730/al-horford-highlights-breakdown-statistics-boston-celtics
From Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/celtics/2019/04/06/horford-shot-selection-ridiculously-good/AWuZyqwD1VsEDuXHHj8veM/story.html
- CLE: Zizic's Progress (from Dan Gilinsky, King James Gospel):
Read and watch it here: https://kingjamesgospel.com/2019/04/05/cleveland-cavaliers-larry-drew-right-praising-ante-zizic-progression/
- DEN: Craig Gives Nuggets A Defensive Edge (from Kyle Fredrickson, Denver post):
Reade it here: http://www.timescall.com/denver-nuggets-nba/ci_32559987/torrey-craig-gives-denver-nuggets-defensive-edge
- DEN: Nuggets' Bench Must Revive Its Early Season Mojo (from Joel Rush, Forbes):
- GSW: Draymond Is Making 3s Again (from Mark Medina, Mercury News):
Read it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/04/06/why-warriors-draymond-green-has-improved-his-3-point-shooting/
- HOU: Broadcaster Matt Bullard Has Been Associated With NBA For 25 Years (from The Gazette):
Note: When the Wizards' PG's shot slammed off the backboard, Matt opined "All in all, just another brick from John Wall". Greatest line in sports telecasting history?
- IND: Q & A: Thad Young (from Scott Agness, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/902383/2019/04/05/catching-up-with-pacers-forward-thad-young-before-his-900th-game-played/
- LAL: Rondo Has Bought Equity In The Locker Room (from Kyle Goon, OC Register):
Read it here: https://www.ocregister.com/2019/04/06/rajon-rondo-is-polarizing-among-lakers-fans-but-hes-built-equity-in-locker-room/
- MEM: CJ Miles Finds Niche With Grizzlies (from David Cobb, Commercial Appeal):
- MIL: Video: What Makes Giannis So Good? (from Bryan Oringher, The Lead):
Watch it here: http://theleadsportsmedia.com/what-makes-giannis-so-good-video-breakdown/
- OKC: Point Of Attack Defense, Communication Will Be Key Vs. Wolves (from Nick Gallo, thunder.com):
Read and watch it here: https://www.nba.com/thunder/preview-timberwolves-190407
- ORL: MCW Has Been A Difference Maker For The Magic (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):
Read and watch it here: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2019/04/05/michael-carter-williams-has-made-a-measurable-difference-for-the-orlando-magic/
From Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-sp-magic-0407-story.html
- PHO: Josh Jackson Once Again Shows Star Potential (from Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic):
- The NBA's Best Defenders (from Kevin Pelton, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/26453070/nba-awards-picks-best-defenders-league
- The Search For Canada Basketball's New Head Coach (from Michael Grange, sportsnet.ca):
Read it here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/delays-withdrawals-plaguing-search-new-basketball-canada-mens-coach/
- Ralph Sampson's Virginia Teammates Remember Him Differently (from Jack McCallum, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2019/04/05/ralph-sampson-virginia-cavaliers-ncaa-tournament-career