Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 5/16/16
- Western Conference Finals Preview (from Shane Young, BBall Breakdown):
Read and view it here: http://bballbreakdown.com/2016/05/15/thunder-warriors-wcf/
- Thunder Have Pieces To Exploit Warriors' Few Weaknesses (from Sharon Katz/Ben Alamar, ESPN):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2640301-do-the-toronto-raptors-have-a-prayer-against-the-cleveland-cavaliers
- Thunder's Big Lineup Vs. Warriors' Small Ball (from Anthony Slater, newsok.com):
Read it here: http://newsok.com/a-clash-of-styles-the-thunders-big-lineup-against-the-warriors-small-ball-unit/article/5498376
- How The Thunder Must Defend The Warriors (from Bobby Chancellor, welcometoloudcity.co):
Read and view it here: http://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2016/5/16/11679266/last-chance-film-room-thunder-vs-warriors-defense-breakdown
Ibaka Is The Thunder's Swiss Army Knife (from Jenni Carlson, newsok.com):
Read it here: http://newsok.com/why-serge-ibaka-is-the-thunders-swiss-army-knife/article/5498363
- Dion Waiters Q & A (from Erik Horne, newsok.com):
Read it here: http://newsok.com/thunder-qa-dion-waiters-on-playing-point-guard-oracle-arena-and-why-okc-is-still-improving/article/5498368
- Lowry Carries Raptors To Eastern Finals (from Mike Mazzeo, ESPN):
- Raptors' Role Players Brought Their A-Game (from Arden Zwelling, sportsnet.ca):
Read it here: http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/rousing-speech-rebounds-raptors-role-players-bring-game/
- Do The Raptors Have A Prayer Against The Cavs? (from Zach Buckley, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2640301-do-the-toronto-raptors-have-a-prayer-against-the-cleveland-cavaliers
- Cavs/Raptors Numbers Preview (from John Schuhmann, nba.com):
Read it here: http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2016/05/16/numbers-preview-cavs-raptors/
- Coach Thibodeau Is Back At Work (from Jerry Zgoda, Star Tribune):
Read it here: http://www.startribune.com/new-wolves-coach-thibodeau-is-back-on-job-at-chicago-combine/379599561/
- What's Next For The Spurs? (from Mike Honkasalo, Hoops Hype):
Read and view it here: http://hoopshype.com/2016/05/13/a-great-season-ends-in-disappointment-whats-next-for-the-spurs/
- Dave Joerger Q & A (from Ronald Tillery, Commercial Appeal):
- Doc Rivers Q & A (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
Read it here: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15559796/doc-rivers-talks-keeping-core-together-coaching-son-more
- Bryan Colangelo's Strengths, Weaknesses And Concerns Going Forward (from Derek Bodner, phillymag.com):
Read it here: http://www.phillymag.com/news/2016/05/15/bryan-colangelo-strengths-weaknesses-and-concerns-going-forward/
Additional Player Notes, Updates, Profiles:
- Rodney Hood (from Randy Hollis, Deseret News): http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865654325/Utah-Jazz-Healthy-Hood-shows-hes-pretty-darned-good.htm
- Paul Millsap (from KL Chouinard, hawks.com): http://www.nba.com/hawks/features/5-ways-paul-millsap-expanded-his-game-season
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