Basketball Intelligence For 11/19/21
Basketball Intelligence For 11/19/21
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
- ATL: The Hawks Are Slowly Finding Their Mojo (from Wes Morton, Peachtree Hoops): https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2021/11/19/22788657/hawks-slowly-finding-their-mojo-this-season
- BKN: Mills Giving Nets Lift In Multiple Areas (from Mark Sanchez, NY Post): https://nypost.com/2021/11/18/patty-mills-providing-nets-whatever-they-need-from-him
- BOS: Grant Williams Is Becoming An Essential Role Player (from Adam Taylor, Celtics Blog): https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/11/19/22789319/grant-williams-is-becoming-essential-role-player-boston-celtics-three-point-shooting-atlanta-hawks
- CHA: Borrego Explains How LaMelo Is Improving His Game & The Hornets (from Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer): https://www.charlotteobserver.com/article255930096.html
- CHA: Miles Bridges At The '5' (from Richie Randall, Buy Me A Coffee): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/buzzbeat/three-stings-starring-miles-bridges-5
- CHI: Q & A: Alex Caruso (from Ricky O'Donnell, SBNation): https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2021/11/19/22789220/alex-caruso-interview-chicago-bulls-lakers-lebron-lonzo-ball
- CHI: Caruso Isn't Focused On Individual Defensive Honors (from Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2965312/2021/11/19/bulls-alex-caruso-isnt-focused-on-individual-defensive-honors-thats-not-what-i-play-for/
- CHI: Caruso Does Little Things That Make Big Impact (from Rob Schaefer, NBC Sports): https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/bulls-alex-caruso-does-little-things-make-big-impact
- CHI: Caruso & Ball Are Defensive Gods (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):
- CLE: Cavs Confident Despite Mounting Injuries (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com): https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/11/cleveland-cavaliers-remain-confident-despite-mounting-injuries.html
- DEN: Film Study: Nikola Jokic (from Gage Bridgford, Denver Stiffs): https://www.denverstiffs.com/2021/11/19/22791231/denver-nuggets-film-friday-the-superstar-that-talking-about-nikola-jokic-mvp-aaron-gordon-facu-will
- DET: Film Study: Jerami Grant: Same Good & Bad As Last Season (from Steve Pelletier/Bryce Simon, Detroit Bad Boys): https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2021/11/19/22787572/detroit-pistons-jerami-grant-analysis-game-film
- GSW: Kerr Falling In Love With Dubs' Roster (from Monte Poole, NBC Sports): https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/steve-kerr-falling-love-warriors-deep-talented-roster
- GSW: The Glorious Reinvention Of Andrew Wiggins (from Spencer Davies/Ethan Fuller, Basketball News): https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/stats-notebook-the-glorious-reinvention-of-andrew-wiggins
- GSW: The Dubs Are Alive And Well (from Ben Rohrbach, Yahoo Sports): https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-fact-or-fiction-stephen-currys-golden-state-warriors-dynasty-is-alive-and-well-171945508.html
- GSW: Film Breakdown: Curry's Defense Against The Nets (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind): https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2021/11/17/22786610/warriors-nets-stephen-curry-draymond-green-defense-film-breakdown
- HOU: What Does Sengun's Future Look Like? (from NB Lindberg, Space City Scoop): https://spacecityscoop.com/posts/houston-rockets-alperen-sengun-ceiling
- HOU: Rockets' Backcourt Tandem Still A Work In Progress (from Zach Allen, The Dream Shake): https://www.thedreamshake.com/2021/11/18/22787531/houston-rockets-backcourt-tandem-is-still-a-work-in-progress-jalen-green-kevin-porter-jr
- HOU: From Scratch: How The Rockets Got Here (from Adam Spinella/Ray LeBov, The Box And One/Basketball Intelligence):
- LAC: Brandon Boston Has Good Instincts (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register): https://www.ocregister.com/2021/11/18/clippers-brandon-boston-jr-has-good-instincts/
From Josh Sexton, Clips Nation: https://www.clipsnation.com/2021/11/18/22788422/la-clippers-brandon-boston-jr-future-role-analysed
- LAL: Lakers Commit To AD At Center. Defense Must Work Out Kinks (from Kyle Goon, OC Register): https://www.dailynews.com/2021/11/18/lakers-commit-to-anthony-davis-at-center-but-defense-must-work-out-kinks/
- MEM: Morant's Basketball IQ Gives Grizzlies An Added Dimension (from Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated): https://theundefeated.com/features/ja-morant-basketball-iq-gives-grizzlies-an-added-dimension/
- MEM: Film Study: How Teams Are 'Stunting' On The Grizzlies Defense (from Parker Fleming, Grizzly Bear Blues): https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2021/11/18/22783635/film-dive-how-teams-are-stunting-on-grizzlies-help-defense-memphis-grizzlies-nba
- MIA: The Heat Weekly Observations (from Wes Goldberg, The Wes Side):
- MIA: PJ Tucker, The Heat's Ultimate 'Roll' Player (from Nekias Duncan, Basketball News): https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/pj-tucker-the-ultimate-roll-player-miami-heat
- MIN: Wolves Might Finally Be Finding Some Offense (from Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2965054/2021/11/19/the-timberwolves-might-finally-be-finding-some-offense-as-shots-start-falling/
- NOP: Herb Jones Knows What's Coming Next When On Defense (from Christian Clark, The Advocate): https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_da8f8a8c-48a7-11ec-b392-8f8d9d9697b1.html
- NYK: As Randle Goes, So Go The Knicks (from Fred Katz, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2965448/2021/11/19/as-julius-randle-goes-so-go-the-knicks-and-right-now-you-never-know-what-youre-gonna-get/
From Jack Huntley, The Strick.land: https://www.thestrick.land/strick/julius-randle-no-stranger-to-growing-pains-new-offensive-role
From Daniel Lubofsky, Posting And Toasting: https://www.postingandtoasting.com/2021/11/18/22788818/julius-randle-is-the-knicks-biggest-problem-right-now
- OKC: SGA Is The Face Of The Thunder Rebuild (from Joe Vardon, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2962386/2021/11/19/shai-gilgeous-alexander-is-the-face-of-the-thunders-rebuild-whom-the-nba-is-respecting-more-and-more
- ORL: Hampton Begins To Slow Things Down (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily): https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2021/11/19/orlando-magic-guard-r-j-hampton-begins-to-slow-things-down/
- ORL: The Magic's Growing Resiliency (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily): https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2021/11/18/orlando-magic-punch-back-defensively-to-show-off-resiliency/
- PHI: Niang Proving To Be Perfect Fit For Sixers (from Gina Mizell, The Inquirer): https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-georges-niang-return-utah-20211117.html
- PHI: Q & A: Seth Curry (from Michael Scotto, Hoops Hype): https://hoopshype.com/lists/seth-curry-ben-simmons-joel-embiid-future/
- POR: Larry Nance's Work Ethic: https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2021/11/portland-trail-blazers-larry-nance-jrs-work-ethic-a-hit-with-fans-teammates-he-brings-his-lunchpail-and-his-hard-hat.html
- POR: What Has Zeller Brought To The Table? (from Conor Bergin, Blazer's Edge): https://www.blazersedge.com/2021/11/18/22783202/portland-trail-blazers-nba-basketball-cody-zeller-analysis-damian-lillard
- SAC: Tristan Thompson's Rant On Coaching (from Ricky O'Donnell, SBNation): https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2021/11/18/22789246/tristan-thompson-rant-coaching-sacramento-kings-video-quote
- SAS: Gregg Popovich Finds A New Purpose (from Mike Finger, Express News): https://www.expressnews.com/sports/columnists/mike_finger/article/Necessary-again-Popovich-finds-a-new-16633258.php
- SAS: Dejounte Murray Is Doing More With More (from Bruno Passos, Pounding The Rock): https://www.poundingtherock.com/2021/11/18/22787202/dejounte-murray-is-doing-more-with-more
- TOR: Barnes Has Raptors Fans Dreaming Big (from Martin Rogers, Fox Sports): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/scottie-barnes-has-toronto-raptors-fans-dreaming-big
- UTA: Rudy Gay's Jazz Debut Brings Extra Dimension (from Tony Jones, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2965395/2021/11/19/rudy-gay-magnificent-in-jazz-debut-bringing-extra-dimension-lineup-possibilities-to-team/
From Sarah Todd, Deseret News: https://www.deseret.com/2021/11/19/22788302/dedication-and-little-bit-of-crazy-how-rudy-gay-has-stayed-relevant-after-15-years-utah-jazz
- UTA: Conley Sacrifices Shots To Get The Offense Going (from Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune): https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/11/19/with-utah-jazzs-ball/
- WAS: Wizards Didn't Force A Rebuild & Look Better Than Ever (from Chris Manning, DIME Mag): https://uproxx.com/dimemag/washington-wizards-bradley-beal-rebuild-roster-changes-start/
- Zach Lowe's 10 Things (from ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/32662557/lowe-10-things-simmering-sixers-sophomore-ugliness-houston-stephen-curry-induced-panic
- Answering Early Season Questions (from James Herbert, CBS Sports): https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/early-season-nba-questions-are-stephen-currys-warriors-in-a-time-machine-whats-with-the-knicks-backcourt/
- Feeling Good About The Worst Teams (from Ian Levy, The Step Back): https://fansided.com/2021/11/19/nba-worst-teams-houston-rockets-orlando-magic/
- Q & A Re Overtime Elite (from Jacob Polacheck, Zagsblog): https://www.zagsblog.com/2021/11/18/zagsblogs-jacob-polacheck-answers-all-your-questions-surrounding-overtime-elite/
- Each Team's Per Possession Profile (from Impredictable): http://stats.inpredictable.com/nba/ssnTeamPoss.php
- Updated Power Rankings (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee): https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article255935652.html
- GSW 104, CLE 89:
From Anthony Slater, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2965039/2021/11/19/steph-curry-erupts-for-20-fourth-quarter-points-to-stun-cavaliers-5-observations/
From Monte Poole, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/steph-curry-one-man-emergency-plan-rescues-warriors-win-vs-cavs
From Ben Taylor, Thinking Basketball:
From Scott Davis, Insider: https://www.insider.com/steph-curry-explodes-fourth-cavs-defense-in-warriors-win-2021-11
From Kendra Andrews, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-observations-steph-curry-fuels-104-89-comeback-win-vs-cavs
From Chris Fedor, cleveland.com: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/11/cleveland-cavaliers-gutsy-effort-erased-by-stephen-currys-classic-fourth-quarter-eruption-in-104-89-loss.html
- MEM 120, LAC 108:
From Parker Fleming, Grizzly Bear Blues: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2021/11/19/22790725/report-card-grizzlies-whoop-clippers-in-second-straight-win-memphis-ja-morant-jaren-jackson-jr-nba
From Chris Herrington, Daily Memphian: https://dailymemphian.com//section/sportsmemphis-grizzlies/article/25435/grizzlies-win-game-quality-clippers
From Andrew Greif, LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2021-11-18/clippers-paul-george-ja-morant-memphis-grizzlies
From Mirjam Swanson, OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2021/11/18/clippers-cant-catch-up-to-ja-morant-grizzlies/
- MIA 112, WAS 97:
From Ava Wallace, Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/18/wizards-heat-daniel-gafford-bradley-beal/
- MIN 115, SAS 90:
From Chris Hine, Star Tribune: https://www.startribune.com/timberwolves-dial-up-the-offense-in-115-90-victory-over-san-antonio/600118357/
From Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press: https://www.twincities.com/2021/11/18/timberwolves-find-their-shooting-stroke-in-win-over-spurs/
From Jack Borman, Canis Hoopus: https://www.canishoopus.com/2021/11/18/22790689/wolves-115-spurs-90-reinforcements-rounding-into-form
- PHI 103, DEN 89:
From Derek Bodner, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2965545/2021/11/19/sixers-snap-losing-streak-with-surprising-win-over-nikola-jokic-and-the-nuggets/
From Kurt Helin, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/sixers/sixers-win-nuggets-charles-bassey-nikola-jokic-seth-curry-tyrese-maxey-georges-niang-doc-rivers-nba
From Eric Spyropoulos, Nuggets.com: https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-76ers-111821
From Gina Mizell, The Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-nuggets-maxey-curry-bassey-nba-20211118.html
- UTA 119, TOR 103:
From Ryan Kostecka, Jazz.com: https://www.nba.com/jazz/news/five-things-know-following-utahs-win-over-toronto
From Sarah Todd, Deseret News: https://www.deseret.com/2021/11/18/22783433/instant-analysis-rudy-gay-leads-utah-jazz-past-toronto-raptors-in-his-debut-joe-ingles
From Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/11/18/triple-team-how-did-rudy/
From Michael Grange, Sportsnet: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/short-handed-raptors-cant-keep-talented-jazz/
From Louis Zatzman, Raptors Republic: https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2021/11/19/the-offense-remains-mostly-fine-but-torontos-defensive-issues-became-a-catastrophe-against-utah/
From James Hansen, SLC Dunk: https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/11/18/22790787/rudy-gay-dazzles-in-debut-for-the-uta-jazz-against-toronto-raptors
FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives:
http://basketballintelligence.net/2017/11/19/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-111917/