TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
BKN: How Jacque Vaughn helped turn Nets’ season around
Brian Lewis, NY Post
BKN: For Durant and Nets, belief is half the battle. Can they solve the other half?
John Hollinger, The Athletic
BKN: Simmons’ dramatic turnaround highlighted during winning streak
Erik Slater, Clutch Points
CHA: Mark Williams’ career night creates a big dilemma for the Hornets. But it’s welcomed
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer
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CLE: Garland injures thumb in loss against Pacers, sounds off on ‘getting hacked all season’
Chris Fedor, cleveland.com
DEN: Nuggets want to win it all for Nikola Jokić, and better defense is the only way
Sam Amick, The Athletic
GSW: Can James Wiseman stick with Warriors after making ‘big strides’ in G League?
Evan Webeck, Mercury News
GSW: Film Breakdown: Warriors flash the collective might — and promise — of their frontcourt depth
Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind
MIA: The words Spoelstra offers again and again, and how it has impacted Herro and others
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
NOP: Zion Williamson has the Pelicans poised for a big playoff run
Brandon Deutsch, Baller Sports Dialogue
NOP: Why nobody can stop Zion Williamson from scoring at the basket
Scott Rafferty, Sporting News
NYK: Never-ending education of Quentin Grimes, Knicks’ budding stopper and floor spacer
Fred Katz, The Athletic
OKC: One Thing We’ve Learned About Each Thunder Player This Season
Brady Ross, Thunderous Intentions
OKC: Josh Giddey’s December Surge
Thunder Focus, Welcome To Loud City
PHI: 5 big Sixers questions as Tyrese Maxey prepares to return to floor
Kyle Neubeck, Philly Voice
PHO: How the Suns can 'hold the fort down' without injured Devin Booker
Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic
PHO: HOW DEANDRE AYTON COMBINES SKILL AND ATHLETICISM TO EXCEL
Jackson Frank, Suns.com
SAS: Stanley Johnson hopes to be a learner, and a leader
Jeff McDonald, ExpressNews
TOR: Nurse remains confident Raptors can repair defensive identity
Michael Grange, Sportsnet
TOR: The Raptors do not fit
Eric Koreen, The Athletic
TOR: Achiuwa’s imminent return should help Raptors’ ailing defence
Josh Lewenberg, TSN
UTA: The biggest Jazz stories of 2022
Sarah Todd, Deseret News
UTA: Will the Jazz be buyers or sellers as NBA trade deadline nears?
Tony Jones, The Athletic
LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES
NBA's Biggest Winners and Losers from December
Zach Buckley, Bleacher Report
Weekly Rookie Rankings
Jasmyn Wimbish, CBS Sports
Q & A: Mac McClung
Alex Squadron, SLAM
THE DRAFT
Draft scouting report: Scoot Henderson
Christopher Kline, The Step Back
Breaking Down Brandon Miller's On-Ball Creation
Tyler Metcalf, No Ceilings
Detailing the dominant defense Ausar Thompson can bring to the NBA
Arya Chawla, Sports Illustrated
YESTERDAY’S GAMES
BOS 116, LAC 110
8 takeaways as Celtics hold off Clippers
Tom Westerholm, Boston.com
Clippers can’t keep pace with Celtics in crunch time
Andrew Greif, LA Times
Stoudamire pushes right buttons as Celtics acting head coach in key win
Brian Robb, Mass Live
Celtics discover a new route to victory using defense and depth
Gary Washburn, Boston Globe
After frustrating stretch, Celtics have steadied themselves, beating Clippers for fourth straight win
Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe
CHA 121, OKC 113
Game Recap
Nick Gallo/Paris Lawson, okcthunder.com
Key Takeaways
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer
DAL 129, HOU 114
Mavs secure season-best 5th consecutive win while giving 2-way support to Doncic
Callie Caplan, Morning News
Rockets outpaced by a team that doesn't run
Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle
Luka Doncic blows past Houston, again
Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle
IND 135, CLE 126
Cavaliers get caught playing Indiana Pacers’ style, can’t complete comeback
Chris Fedor, cleveland.com
Haliburton, Hield, Nesmith lead Pacers to comeback win
Associated Press
4 Observations
Dustin Dopirak, Indy Star
MEM 119, TOR 106
Frustrations Grow For Raptors After Loss to Grizzlies
Aaron Rose, Sports Illustrated
Raptors' woes continue
Mike Ganter, Toronto Sun
Morant sets career high in assists as Grizzlies get back on track
Damichael Cole, Commercial Appeal
SAS 122, NYK 115
3 Takeaways
Jeff McDonald, ExpressNews