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Basketball Intelligence for 01/02/2023

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Basketball Intelligence for 01/02/2023

Today's Best Reporting And Analysis

Mike Shearer
Jan 2, 2023
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League-Wide Stories

December's Top Performers
Justin Kubatko, Statitudes

Nikola Jokic averaged 29.2 PPG, 12.3 RPG, and 10.1 APG while shooting 60.4% from the field. The only other player in NBA history to average a triple-double with 60% shooting from the field in a month is Wilt Chamberlain (February & March, 1968).


Five NBA players poised to breakout in 2023, including Knicks' Quentin Grimes, Thunder's Jalen Williams
Michael Kaskey-Blomain, CBS Sports

NBA Players Who Can’t Be Traded This Season
Luke Adams, HoopsRumors

2023 NBA Predictions for the Finals, Trade Demands, Wembanyama, and More
Michael Pina, The Ringer

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Team-Specific Stories

ATL: Hawks’ Jalen Johnson tunes in to ‘what got me here’ as he finds spark
Lauren Williams, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

BKN: Ben Simmons making an underrated impact for red-hot Nets
Brian Lewis, New York Post

BKN: Yuta Watanabe keeps on doing ‘everything’ for the Nets
Brian Lewis, New York Post

BOS: Here are 11 things to watch for as the Celtics enter the new year
Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe

Mazzulla raised some eyebrows this past week when he suggested that Williams, who made his debut Dec. 16 after missing the start of the season following September knee surgery, could come off the bench for the rest of the season. Then assistant coach Damon Stoudamire let it slip that Williams remains on a minutes restriction.


BOS: Stepping up his game: Analyzing Derrick White’s recent stretch for Boston Celtics
Caden Charpentier, Hardwood Houdini

CHA: Jalen McDaniels’ Career Year has Gone Under the Radar
Israel Omondi, All Hornets

CHI: It’s all in the details as far as the Bulls’ Alex Caruso is concerned
Joe Cowley, Chicago Sun-Times

DEN: Why Nuggets’ Bones Hyland is “such an important part” even amid growing pains
Mike Singer, The Denver Post

GSW: It's too bad the Golden State Warriors can't play all their games at home
Kevin Pelton, ESPN+

At Chase Center, Warriors opponents are making 29% of their 3-point attempts -- the league's lowest mark by a wide margin. No other team sees opponents hit less than 32% of their 3s at home. On the road, that trend almost reverses. Golden State opponents make 41% of 3-point attempts in their own arenas -- second only to the San Antonio Spurs.


IND: Pacers pivot in 2022 turned into something special to appreciate
Tom Lewis, Indy Cornrows

IND: In the span of two weeks, Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton became a closer
Dustin Dopirak, Indianapolis Star

LAC: Clippers takeaways: Kawhi Leonard rounding into form
Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times

LAC: For Clippers’ Nicolas Batum, the work keeps paying off
Janis Carr, Los Angeles Daily News

MIN: Luka Garza bringing energy and perspective to Timberwolves
Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press

OKC: Injuries to Key Big Men Prove Catastrophic for OKC
Randall Sweet, Inside The Thunder

PHX: Stephen’s Study: Turnovers Galore, Efficient Shooting, and Quiet Quality Minutes Compiled
Stephen Pridgeon-Garner, Bright Side of the Sun

TOR: Amidst the chaos, Gary Trent Jr. is playing the best ball of his life
Louis Zatzman, Raptors Republic

TOR: Raptors star Pascal Siakam’s real superpower is his elite conditioning
Oren Weisfeld, Yahoo Sports

WAS: The Washington Wizards are rolling, but is there an asterisk to their win total?
Josh Robbins, The Athletic

WAS: Is Rui Hachimura on the verge of a breakout season?
Chase Hughes, NBC Sports

Last Night’s Games

SAC 108, MEM 118

Ja Morant, Steven Adams post big numbers to power Memphis Grizzlies past Sacramento Kings
Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee

Kings can't stop rebound machine Adams in loss to Grizzlies
Jarrod Castillo, NBC Sports

Ja Morant, Steven Adams lead Memphis Grizzlies to win against Sacramento Kings
Damichael Cole, Memphis Commercial Appeal

Quick Recap: Grizzlies close out Kings to kick off 2023 with a win
Parker Fleming, Grizzly Bear Blues

WAS 118, MIL 95

Wizards demolish Bucks for fifth straight win
Chase Hughes, NBC Sports

Without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks are dominated inside in a 118-95 loss to the Wizards
Jim Owczarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

BOS 111, DEN 123

Karalis: On a night full of anomalies, the Celtics couldn't straighten themselves out
John Karalis, Boston Sports Journal

Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets defeat Boston Celtics 123-111 on New Year’s Day
Ryan Blackburn, Mile High Sports

The stoppage [to fix a bent rim] went on for 34 minutes, an inordinately long time, especially toward the end of a game nearly decided. Nikola Jokić was dancing along to the dance cam. DeAndre Jordan was playing Rock-Paper-Scissors with a fan. Marcus Smart was sitting on the middle of the floor for roughly 20 minutes. Game operations went through every single entertainment item it had and was finally resorting to the wave.

NBA Draft

2023 Aggregate NBA Mock Draft: The top point guards
Staff, HoopsHype

One-and-Done Mania: Which Freshman are Truly on Draft Radars?
Adam Spinella, The Box And One

The Future of Nick Smith Jr.
Nathan Grubel, No Ceilings

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