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Basketball Intelligence For 12/30/22

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Basketball Intelligence For 12/30/22

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

Basketball Intelligence
Dec 30, 2022
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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

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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

Zach Lowe's 10 things
ESPN

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

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