Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 5/13/18

- GSW-HOU Preview (from Ian Levy, Nylon Calculus):

Read it here:  https://fansided.com/2018/05/13/nylon-calculus-rockets-warriors-win-probabilities-style-matchups/

From James Herbert, CBS Sports:  https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2018-nba-playoffs-how-james-harden-and-chris-pauls-rockets-can-knock-off-warriors-in-west-finals/

- Capela's Quest For Greatness Is Paying Off (from Jonathan Feigen, SF Chronicle):

Read it here:  https://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Rockets-center-Clint-Capela-sees-his-quest-for-12906223.php

- Rockets Need Harden Engaged Defensively (from Adam Spolane, Sports Radio 610):

Read and watch it here:  https://sportsradio610.radio.com/blogs/hardens-defense-could-be-deciding-factor-western-conference-finals

- Practice Wars Shaped Durant, Harden Into MVP-Type Players (from Conor Letourneau, SF Chronicle):

Read it here:  https://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/War-on-the-practice-court-shaped-Kevin-12909517.php

- CLE-BOS Preview (from Greg Swartz, Bleacher Report):

Read it here:  http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2775681-brad-stevens-blueprint-to-slowing-down-lebron-james-in-cavs-celtics-east-finals

From Michael DePrisco, Celtics Blog:  https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/5/13/17347730/its-time-to-unleash-marcus-smart-in-the-post-boston-celtics

From Mike Zavagno, Fear The Sword: https://www.fearthesword.com/2018/5/11/17342038/2018-nba-playoffs-cavaliers-celtics-scouting-preview

From Marc D'Amico, Celtics.com: http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/prac-051218-cs-defense-will-face-a-balancing-act-against-lebron-and-the-cavs

From Kyle Irving, Hardwood Houdini:  https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/05/12/gritty-boston-celtics-can-end-lebron-james-reign-east/

From Joshua Bateman, Hardwood Houdini: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/05/12/boston-celtics-5-options-to-try-against-lebron-james/

From Gary Washburn, Boston Globe: http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/celtics/2018/05/12/lebron-can-one-man-show-but-has-capable-supporting-cast/iAQ7ipVSYszYezgWXlO4PP/story.html

From Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe: http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/celtics/2018/05/12/can-celtics-stop-lebron-here-how-they-try/YpJWjbK0DK1bj5ysPbnEUL/story.html

From Terry Pluto, cleveland.com: http://www.cleveland.com/pluto/index.ssf/2018/05/cleveland_cavaliers_pregame_sc_32.html#incart_big-photo

- Korver: Integral At Both Ends For Cavs (from Nathan Beighle, King James Gospel):

Read it here:  https://kingjamesgospel.com/2018/05/13/cleveland-cavaliers-kyle-korver-role/

- Marcus Smart: Intense & Ready (from Mark Murphy, Boston Herald):

Read it here:  http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2018/05/celtics_marcus_smart_is_intense_ready_for_another_playoff_showdown_with

- Terry Rozier Is Ready For His Moment (from Paul Flannery, SBNation):

Read it here:  https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2018/5/12/17347186/celtics-cavaliers-terry-rozier-nba-playoffs-eastern-conference-finals

- Celtics Can't Allow LBJ To Rest On Defense (from Jesse Collings, Hardwood Houdini):

Read and watch it here:  https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/05/12/boston-celtics-need-attack-lebron-james-lazy-defense/

- How Grousbeck & Ainge Orchestrated The Brooklyn Trade (from Bill Simmons, The Ringer):

Read it here:  https://www.theringer.com/2018/5/11/17346416/bill-simmons-podcast-celtics-owner-wyc-grousbeck-brooklyn-trade

- Drew Hanlen Helped Elevate Jayson Tatum's Game (from Benjamin Hochman, Post-Dispatch):

Read it here:  http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/benjamin-hochman/hochman-tatum-tutor-hanlen-helped-elevate-game-of-celtics-star/article_31edb281-0b5d-5868-b6b1-307f1dc6de1f.html

- The Cavs Are A Family (from Alex Wong, The Score):

Read it here:  https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/1542905

- Paul George Report Card (from Berry Tramel, newsok.com):

Read it here: http://newsok.com/article/5594437/paul-george-gets-a-d-for-ball-security

- The Unshakeable Bond Between Bobby Portis & His Mother (from Nick Friedell, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23444141/the-unshakable-bond-bobby-portis-mother

- James Borrego: New Hornets Coach Brings 4 Great Habits With Him From The Spurs (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):

Read it here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article210714729.html

- Hiring Coaches: Valuing The Pieces (from Ben Falk, Cleaning The Glass):

Read it here:  https://cleaningtheglass.com/valuing-the-pieces/

- Ntilikina Question Looms Large As Knicks Eye Draft Options (from Marc Berman, NY Post):

Read it here:  https://nypost.com/2018/05/12/frank-ntilikina-question-looms-large-as-knicks-eye-draft-options/

- Prospects With Most To Gain At The Draft Combine (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report):

Read it here:  http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2774832-prospects-with-the-most-to-gain-from-2018-nba-draft-combine#slide0

- Second-Round Picks Get Guaranteed Contracts At High Rate (from Rob Dauster, NBC Sports):

Read it here:  https://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2018/05/10/in-the-money-second-round-picks-cash-in-guaranteed-contracts-at-exceedingly-high-rates/

- Top Coaches Of Modern Euro League History (from Stelios Toromanidis, eurohoops.net):

Read it here:  https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/674148/euroleague-the-top-10-coaches-of-modern-history/