Basketball Intelligence For 11/13/21

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

- ATL: Takeaways From Loss To Nuggets (from Sarah Spencer, AJC):  https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-fall-to-nuggets-come-away-winless-on-west-coast-road-trip/ZRONIQ5YU5BXVB3X6HLHNUBQBQ/

- BKN: Defense, 2nd Unit Paving Way To Early Season Success (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):  https://nypost.com/2021/11/12/two-keys-to-the-nets-early-season-success/

- BOS: Rob Williams Is Being increasingly Relied On At Both Ends (from Michael Shapiro, Sports Illustrated):  https://www.si.com/nba/2021/11/12/celtics-robert-williams-key-to-future

- BOS: Schroder's Scoring Explosion Leads Win Over Bucks (from Jared Weiss, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2953042/2021/11/13/dennis-schroder-gets-mvp-chants-after-scoring-explosion-in-celtics-ot-win/

From Bill Sy, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/11/13/22779403/the-dennis-schroder-game-boston-celtics-milwaukee-bucks-38-points

From Keith Smith, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/11/13/22779775/dennis-schroder-starts-and-finishes-off-ot-win-10-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-milwaukee-bucks

From Daniel Poarch, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/11/12/22779213/boston-celtics-outlast-shorthanded-milwaukee-bucks-overtime-122-113-dennis-schroder

From Mark Murphy, Boston Herald: https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/11/12/celtics-go-to-overtime-to-beat-milwaukee-122-113/

From Souichi Terada, Mass Live: https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2021/11/celtics-dennis-schroder-shines-as-one-of-best-values-in-league-scores-38-points-against-bucks.html

From Gary Washburn, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/11/13/sports/dennis-schrder-has-night-lifting-celtics-overtime-win-over-shorthanded-milwaukee/

- CHA: Takeaways From Win Over Knicks: Hayward Set The Tone (from Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer): https://www.heraldsun.com/sports/basketball/charlotte-hornets/article255786861.html

- CHI: The Bulls Might Be L.A.'s Best NBA Team (from Andrew Greif, LA Times):  https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2021-11-13/chicago-bulls-rebuild-los-angeles-best-team-demar-derozan-zach-lavine

- CHI: Bulls Get 1st Glimpse Of Life Without Vucevic (from Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2953191/2021/11/13/in-blowout-by-warriors-bulls-get-first-glimpse-at-life-without-nikola-vucevic/

From Rob Schaefer, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/10-observations-bulls-dealt-dose-adversity-warriors-blowout

- CLE: Mobley Is Ahead Of The Curve on Offense & Defense (from Ian Levy, The Step Back):  https://fansided.com/2021/11/12/evan-mobley-offensive-versatility/

- CLE: The Defensive Imprint Of Allen & Mobley (from Mark Schindler, Fear The Sword ):  https://www.fearthesword.com/2021/11/12/22776342/cleveland-cavaliers-defense-evan-mobley-jarrett-allen

- CLE: The Cavs' Continuing Consistent Play (from Kelsey Russo, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2953159/2021/11/13/cavaliers-continuing-to-make-an-early-statement-with-consistency-of-play/

- CLE: Garland & Mobley Forming Dynamic Pairing (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):  https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/11/darius-garland-evan-mobley-forming-dynamic-pairing.html

- DAL: Mavs' Offense: Concerning Trends That Need To Be Addressed (from Jasmyn Wimbish, CBS Sports):  https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/three-concerning-trends-with-the-mavericks-offense-that-need-to-be-addressed/

From Luke Askew, Mavs Moneyball:  https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2021/11/12/22777417/luka-doncic-needs-to-alter-his-early-season-offensive-approach

- DAL: Luka & KP Flash Big Two Potential In Win Over Spurs (from Brad Townsend, Morning News): https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2021/11/12/luka-doncic-kristaps-porzingis-flash-big-two-potential-as-mavs-secure-third-straight-win-over-spurs/

- DEN: Film Breakdown: This Is The Will Barton We've Been Waiting For (from Gage Bridgford, Denver Stiffs):  https://www.denverstiffs.com/2021/11/12/22778130/denver-nuggets-film-friday-this-will-barton-weve-been-waiting-nikola-jokic-michael-porter-facu-mvp

- DEN: Takeaways From Win Over Hawks (from Eric Spyropoulos, nuggets.com):  https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-hawks-111221#

From Patrick Saunders, Denver Post: https://www.denverpost.com/2021/11/12/bones-hyland-nikola-jokic-lead-nuggets-past-hawks/

- DET: Takeaways From Loss To Cavs (from Keith Langlois, pistons.com):  https://www.nba.com/pistons/news/missing-olynyk-pistons-fall-to-cavs

From Lauren Williams, MLive: https://www.mlive.com/pistons/2021/11/pistons-turnovers-lead-to-98-78-loss-to-cavaliers.html

- DET: Hayes Is Progressing, Jelling With Cade (from Rod Beard, Detroit News):  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2021/11/12/pistons-killian-hayes-progressing-jelling-cade-cunningham/8587485002/

- GSW: Film Breakdown: The Dubs Are Fitting The Profile Of A Title Contender (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind):  https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2021/11/13/22779649/warriors-bulls-stephen-curry-andrew-wiggins-andre-iguodala-gary-payton-ii-film-breakdown

- GSW: Takeaways From Win Over Bulls (from Kendra Andrews, NBC Sports):  https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-observations-steph-curry-drops-40-statement-win-vs-bulls

From Anthony Slater, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2952561/2021/11/13/5-observations-warriors-complete-7-1-homestand-jonathan-kuminga-gets-rotation-chance

From Evan Webeck, Mercury News:  https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/11/12/red-hot-warriors-rattle-off-7th-straight-double-digit-win-to-cap-homestand-vs-bulls

- GSW: Steph Drops 40 Against All Kinds Of Bulls' Defensive Adjustments (from Eric Apricot, Dub Nation HQ):  

Explain One Play: Steph Curry drops 40 against all kinds of Bulls defensive adjustments

- GSW: Kuminga To Get More Opportunities After Making Huge Strides (from Brian Witt, NBC Sports):  https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-jonathan-kuminga-get-more-opportunities-after-huge-strides

- GSW: Is The Dubs Hot Start A Fluke? (from Evan Webeck, Mercury News):  https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/11/13/is-the-warriors-hot-start-a-fluke-these-numbers-say-otherwise

From Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News:  https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/11/13/warriors-3-things-steph-curry-and-draymond-green-have-the-warriors-looking-downright-elite

- GSW: From Liability To Legend: Steph's Transformation Took Place At Davidson (from Kerry Crowley, East Bay Times): https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2021/11/12/from-liability-to-legend-steph-currys-transformation-took-place-at-tiny-davidson-college/

- HOU: Takeaways From Loss To Blazers (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Takeaways-from-Rockets-loss-Trail-Blazers-16617694.php   and   https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Trail-Blazers-send-Rockets-to-10th-straight-loss-16617410.php

- LAC: Clips Outlast Heat For 6th Straight Win (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):  https://www.ocregister.com/2021/11/11/clippers-escape-early-hole-outlast-heat-for-6th-straight-win/

- LAL: Blowout Loss To The Wolves (from Jovan Buha, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2953164/2021/11/13/the-lakers-third-quarter-woes-culminate-in-embarrassing-blowout-loss-to-timberwolves/

From Jacob Rude, Silver Screen And Roll: https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2021/11/13/22779665/lakers-timberwolves-recap-stats-highlights-video-third-quarter-starting-lineup

From  Kyle Goon, OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2021/11/12/lakers-blown-out-by-timberwolves-after-abysmal-third-quarter/

- MIA: Weekly Heat Notebook (from Couper Moorhead, Heat.com):  https://www.nba.com/heat/news/coups-notebook-vol-3-butler-and-dedmon-hammer-kyle-john-stockton-lowry-halfcourt-steppin-and

- MIN: Takeaways From Win Over Lakers (from Jake Paynting, Howls And Growls):  

Player Ratings: Game 11 | Los Angeles Lakers

From Chris Hine, Star Tribune: https://www.startribune.com/second-half-burst-leads-timberwolves-to-107-83-blowout-victory-over-lakers/600116190/

- MIN: The Wolves Need Towns AND Edwards, Not One Or The Other (from Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2953064/2021/11/13/the-timberwolves-need-karl-anthony-towns-and-anthony-edwards-not-one-or-the-other/

- MIN: Why Edwards & The Wolves Need Roll-Men (from Jake Paynting, Howls And Growls):  

Deep Dive: Why Anthony Edwards And The Wolves Need Roll-Men

- NYK: Ball-Stopping Is At The Root Of The Starting Lineup's Struggles (from Stefan Bondy, Daily News):  https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/ny-evan-fournier-ball-movement-20211112-ss5mkrtzsjfknbhyy5qeikbwue-story.html

- NYK: Should The Knicks Change Their Starting 5 To Bolster Horrid Defense? (from Kyle Irving, Sporting News):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/should-knicks-change-starting-lineup/16sg9r7q0qhze1i8ot04d3yuxu

- OKC: Takeaways From Win Over Kings (from Paris Lawson, Thunder.com):  https://www.nba.com/thunder/recap/kings-211112

From Joe Mussatto, Thunder.com: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/2021/11/12/thunder-vs-kings-five-takeaways-okcs-win-against-sacramento/8591148002/

- OKC: Kenrich Williams: Ultimate Glue Guy (from JD Tailor, Welcome To Loud City):  https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2021/11/13/22772749/the-thunders-ultimate-glue-guy

- ORL: 4 Key Magic Players Who Are Off To A Hot Start (from Holden Walter-Warner, Hoops Habit):  https://hoopshabit.com/2021/11/12/orlando-magic-key-players-hot/

- PHO: Mikal Bridges: Elite Cutter & Finisher (from Brandon Duenas, Bright Side Of The Sun):  https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2021/11/13/22777030/why-mikal-bridges-is-the-best-cutter-in-the-nba

- PHO: Takeaways From Win Over Grizzlies (from Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic):  https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2021/11/12/5-takeaways-phoenix-suns-blasting-memphis-grizzlies/8595482002/

- SAS: The Fast Break Has Been The Spurs' Secret Weapon (from Jeff McDonald, Express News): https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/The-fast-break-has-been-the-Spurs-secret-weapon-16616884.php

- TOR: After Nightmare Start, Boucher Starting To Turn Corner (from Michael Grange, Sportsnet):  https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/coming-off-nightmare-start-raptors-boucher-starting-turn-corner/

- TOR: Raptors' Recipe For Success (from Joe Wolfond, The Score):  https://www.thescore.com/news/2223836

- WAS: How The Wizards' Defense Has Been Influenced By The Lakers' Castoffs & Coach Unseld (from Spencer Davies, Zenger):  https://www.zenger.news/2021/11/13/kyle-kuzma-montrezl-harrell-have-wizards-adopting-dog-mentality/

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- How Much Do Stars Affect Each Other?  Lessons From KD's Warriors (from Ben Taylor, Thinking Basketball): 

- 10 Observations After 10 Games (from Brett Huston, The Analyst):  https://theanalyst.com/na/2021/11/early-data-driven-observations-on-whats-real-and-not-in-the-nba/

- 3 Strange Developments In The Eastern Conference (from Chris Herring, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/2021/11/12/nba-eastern-conference-strange-developments-hawks-bulls-magic

- Sunday Notes (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/11/13/sports/after-much-reflection-kevin-garnett-was-ready-tell-his-story/

- G-League Ignite: An Early Check-In On Jaden Hardy (from Adam Spinella, The Box And One):  

An Early Check-In on Jaden Hardy

- Everything To Know About G-League Assignments (from Luke Adams, Hoops Rumors):  https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/heres_everything_you_need_to_know_about_g_league_assignments/s1_14822_36418316

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Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 11/13/07 PART ONE