Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 5/4/18
- BOS 108, PHI 103 (from Paul Flannery, SBNation):
From Chris Forsberg, ESPN: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23398493/boston-celtics-erase-22-point-deficit-take-2-0-series-lead-philadelphia-76ers
From Chris Mannix, Yahoo Sports: https://sports.yahoo.com/can-celtics-make-likely-rookie-year-disappear-062704500.html
From Sean Deveney, Sporting News: http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-playoffs-2018-celtics-vs-76ers-ben-simmons-game-2-al-horford-tj-mcconnell/tmf1b9lodu4i1bynhau2tp74c
From Gary Washburn, Boston Globe: http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/celtics/2018/05/04/intensity-celtics-defense-slows-down-ers/mJoo1CiKH4S3EwcT4ajRMM/story.html
- Marcus Smart's Return Has Morphed The Celtics At Both Ends (from Jackson Frank, Clutch Points):
Read and watch it here: https://clutchpoints.com/marcus-smarts-return-has-morphed-the-celtics-on-both-ends-of-the-floor/
- Sixers Stay Ready Thanks To Young, Athletic Assistant Coaches (from Yaron Weitzman, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2774236-its-very-different-here-76ers-stay-ready-thanks-to-team-of-baller-assistants
- Simmons' Shooting Is Worse Off The Dribble (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hops Hype):
Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/2018/05/04/philadelphia-76ers-ben-simmons-boston-celtics-playoffs-analysis/
- Exum Got Harden In Game Two (from Ian Levy, Nylon Calculus):
Read and watch it here: https://fansided.com/2018/05/03/nylon-calculus-dante-exum-defense-james-harden/
From Scott Rafferty, Sporting News: http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-playoffs-2018-rockets-jazz-dante-exum-james-harden-stopper/1mwczvu7g97to18x8dbsefnqbk
- UTA Has The Highest Turnover Rate Among Teams In The Postseason (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype):
Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/2018/05/03/utah-jazz-turnover-rate-houston-rockets-playoffs/
- Are The Rockets Fun To Watch? (from Mark Titus, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/5/4/17317118/houston-rockets-james-harden-chris-paul-style-playoffs
- Jazz: Beating The Odds With Team Play (from Doug Robinson, Deseret News):
Read it here: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865698133/Jazz-beating-the-odds-with-team-play.html
- Anthony Davis & The Bizarre Tying Of Respect To Postseason Success (from Tim Keown, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23394498/new-orleans-pelicans-superstar-anthony-davis-waiting-moment-shine
- Rondo: Back To Defying Expectations (from Michael Pina, VICE Sports):
Read it here: https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/wj7wqz/rajon-rondo-is-a-flat-circle
- Is Kevon Looney Playing Himself Out Of Dubs' Price Range? (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/339546/2018/05/03/is-kevon-looney-playing-himself-out-of-the-warriors-offseason-price-range/
- KLove Breaks Through (from Dave McMenamin, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23399110/kevin-love-cleveland-cavaliers-breaks-game-2-win-toronto-raptors
From Chris Fedor, cleveland.com: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2018/05/tyronn_lue_deserves_credit_for.html
- Cavs' Role Players: Stepping Up At The Right Time (from Robbie Di Paolo, King James Gospel):
- Cavs Are Winning By Avoiding Turnovers (from Joe Vardon, Cleveland.com):
Read it here: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2018/05/say_what_you_will_about_lebron.html
- Video: LBJ's Epic Game Two Highlights:
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=4umRHTpWLsg
- The Raptors' Matchup Problems (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/5/4/17318860/raptors-dwane-casey-cavs-losing
- Cavs: Learning To Play On The King's Court (from Jason Lloyd, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/341246/2018/05/03/learning-to-play-on-the-kings-court-lebron-james-cavaliers-raptors-nba-playoffs/
- Koby Altman: Thriving In One Of The NBA's Most High-Profile Jobs (from Ryan Jones, Middlebury Magazine):
Read it here: http://middleburymagazine.com/features/koby-altmans-home-court/
- Pacers: Should Turner & Sabonis Start Together? (from Mark Monteith, pacers.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/pacers/should-turner-and-sabonis-start-together#
- An Ode To Taj Gibson's Season (from Jake Paynting, On The Prowl):
Read and watch it here: http://www.ontheprowlmn.com/blog/an-ode-to-taj-gibsons-season
- What To Expect From Bjelica's Restricted Free Agency (from Britt Robson, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/341149/2018/05/03/nemanja-bjelica-timberwolves-restricted-free-agent-finding-a-fit/
- New Suns' Coach Igor Kokoskov (from Patrick Redford, Deadspin):
Read it here: https://deadspin.com/even-if-you-havent-heard-of-new-suns-coach-igor-kokosko-1825751682
- The Pursuit Never Ends (from Taurean Prince, The Players Tribune):
Read it here: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/taurean-prince-the-pursuit-never-ends
- Bulls' Receptionist Celebrates 20 Years With Team (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/bulls/features/alicia-santana-receptionist-celebrates-20-years-with-team
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