Basketball Intelligence For 1/19/24
Today's Best NBA Reporting
TEAM-SPECIFIC
BOS: As Celtics hit midseason, can Jayson Tatum and company continue their torrid pace?
Jay King, The Athletic
BOS: Once considered a weakness, depth is becoming a strength for the Celtics
Trevor Hass, Celtics Blog
BOS: Jrue Holiday proves offensive step-up ability in Celtics wins over Spurs, Raptors
Jack Simone, Celtics Blog
Holiday’s primary focus this season is defense, but he can still light it up on offense when the game calls for it
BOS: 10 takeaways from Celtics/Spurs
Adam Taylor, Celtics Blog
CLE: Two Cavs have set the tone on defense during recent surge with key players out
Ethan Sands, cleveland.com
DET: The Pistons are unleashing Jaden Ivey … finally
James Edwards III, The Athletic
IND: Shorthanded Pacers have no problem taking down Sacramento Kings on the road
Tony East, Sports Illustrated
IND: Led by T.J. McConnell, Bennedict Mathurin, short-handed Pacers steal road win
Dustin Dopirak, Indy Star
IND: Pascal Siakam preferred the Pacers, who will be looking to make Indiana his
permanent home
Sam Amick, The Athletic
IND: Why Pascal Siakam is the perfect running mate for Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers
Sam Vecenie, The Athletic
IND: Siakam trade marks end of the Raptors’ post-championship era
Eric Koreen, The Athletic
LAC: Paul George is as much of a threat as ever in his reformed Clippers role
Law Murray, The Athletic
LAL: Anthony Davis’ passing is unlocking different levels to Lakers’ offense
Khobi Price, OC Register
Teams are sending more double teams at Davis, but he’s making them pay by processing plays at a quicker speed, anticipating where to make the pass before the play fully develops and getting better off-ball movement from his teammates
LAL: D’Angelo Russell continues to pour it on for the Lakers, even as trade rumors swirl
Broderick Turner, LA Times
MEM: Grizzlies ‘Gears’ Offence
Adam Pike, Medium
MEM: Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 36, but Timberwolves pull away in 4th quarter
Damichael Cole, Commercial Appeal
MEM: Jaren Jackson Jr. fouling is only thing that can stop him
Parker Fleming, SubTsak
MIA: Twenty questions with Udonis Haslem
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald
MIL: Bucks look lost without Giannis Antetokounmpo in sloppy defeat to Cavaliers
Eric Nehm, The Athletic
MIN: Timberwolves rally to beat Grizzlies led by Mike Conley's calm, killer demeanor
Chris Hine, Star Tribune
MIN: Why the Timberwolves are legitimate championship contenders
Andre Snellings, ESPN
MIN: Rudy Gobert’s 17 points, six blocks, and strong rebounding set the tone
Jack Borman, Canis Hoopus
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