- BKN: James Johnson Has Emerged As Key Role Player (from Kristian Winfield, Daily News): https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/ny-james-johnson-key-role-player-20211204-a2z3e73oyravra375naxvwdt44-story.html
- BKN: Mills Giving Nets Big Boost As A Starter (from Peter Botte, NY Post): https://nypost.com/2021/12/04/patty-mills-gives-nets-boost-since-entering-starting-lineup/
- BOS: Josh Richardson A Versatile Weapon (from Mark Murphy, Boston Herald): https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/12/04/1204-bh-s-celtsnotes
From Bobby Manning, CLNS: https://www.clnsmedia.com/josh-richardson-finds-his-way-into-celtics-closing-lineup/
From Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/12/04/sports/josh-richardson-providing-steady-presence-off-bench-celtics/
- BOS: Takeaways From Loss To Jazz (from Adam Taylor, Celtics Blog): https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/12/4/22817360/offensive-adjustments-run-the-jazz-close-boston-celtics-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-marcus-smart-nba
- CHI: The NBA Is Wide Open. Can The Bulls Take Advantage? (from Sam Smith, Bulls.com):
From KC Johnson, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/billy-donovan-demar-derozan-think-surging-bulls-can-be-even-better
- CLE: Altman's Big Plan Is Working (from Terry Pluto, cleveland.com): https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/12/early-returns-koby-altmans-big-plan-is-working-terrys-plutos-cavs-scribbles.html
- CLE Key Takeaways From Week 7 (from Evan Dammarell, Right Down Euclid): https://rightdowneuclid.bulletin.com/960890297846472
- DEN: Nnaji's Path To The Nuggets' Rotation (from Harrison Wind, The DNVR): https://thednvr.com/zeke-nnajis-path-to-the-nuggets-rotation-began-on-a-walk-with-tim-connelly/
- DET: Troy Weaver's Vision Is Taking Shape (from Aaron Kellerstrass, Piston Powered): https://pistonpowered.com/2021/12/05/troy-weavers-vision-detroit-pistons-taking-shape/
- DET: Film Study: Frank Jackson's Offense (from Bryce Simon, Detroit bad Boys): https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2021/12/4/22816480/detroit-pistons-frank-jackson-3-point-shooting-film-dont-lie
- GSW: How Kerr Leaned On Spurs For Inspiration During Dubs' Down Years (from Connor Letourneau, SF Chronicle): https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/How-Steve-Kerr-leaned-on-Spurs-for-inspiration-16675264.php
- GSW: The Real Reason The Dubs Could Win The Title (from Bruce Jenkins, SF Chronicle): https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/jenkins/article/Lost-in-the-Steph-Curry-show-The-real-reason-16674836.php
- GSW: Film Breakdown: Curry's Recent Struggles At The Rim (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind): https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2021/12/5/22818202/warriors-steph-curry-film-breakdown
- HOU: Sengun: The Rockets' Elephant In The Room (from Salman Ali, Clutch Points): https://clutchpoints.com/alperen-sengun-the-elephant-in-the-room-for-the-rockets/
- IND: How Crunch Time Defines The Current State Of The Pacers (from Caitlin Cooper, Indy Cornrows): https://www.indycornrows.com/2021/12/5/22815853/how-crunch-time-defines-the-current-state-of-the-pacers
- IND: The Pacers Are Out of Excuses (from James Boyd, Indy Star): https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2021/12/04/pacers-vs-heat-you-dont-need-confidence-get-angry-and-play-hard/8790263002/
- IND: The Pacers' Many Problems (from Derek Kramer, IPacers): https://ipacers.com/2021/12/04/indiana-pacers-problems/
- LAC: How Billups Went From Clippers Teammate To Mentor For Eric Bledsoe (from Law Murray, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2994781/2021/12/05/how-chauncey-billups-went-from-clippers-teammate-to-mentor-for-eric-bledsoe/
- LAL: Building Momentum Difficult With LBJ In & Out Of Lineup (from Helene Elliott, LA Times): https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2021-12-04/building-momentum-lakers-lebron-james-lineup
- LAL: Takeaways From Loss To Clippers (from Jovan Buha, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2996679/2021/12/04/lakers-faulty-crunch-time-defense-the-new-starters-lebrons-frustrating-start-and-more-observations/
- MIN: Wolves Make Defense Something To Shout About (from Chris Hine, Star Tribune): https://www.startribune.com/cranking-up-the-volume-timberwolves-make-defense-something-to-shout-about-nba/600123811/
- NOP: Valanciunas Says Adding Outside Shot About Survival (from Christian Clark, The Advocate): https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_b72cfdbc-552d-11ec-a32a-cf83c5e93e91.html
- ORL: Cole Anthony: MIP Candidate (from Josh Cohen, magic.com): https://www.nba.com/magic/news/cole-anthony-early-season-most-improved-player-award-candidate-20211204
- ORL: Q & A: Markelle Fultz (from Etan Thomas, Basketball News): https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/markelle-fultz-reveals-what-really-happened-with-his-shot-shoulder
- PHI: Maxey Not Concerned About Recent Offensive Struggles (from Keith Pompey, The Inquirer): https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/the-sixers-tyrese-maxey-is-not-concerned-about-his-recent-offensive-struggles-you-don-t-let-it-get-to-you/ar-AARrmBP
- POR: Cronin In The Hot Seat As Blazers Crumble (from Jason Quick, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2998074/2021/12/05/day-1-of-a-new-era-in-portland-joe-cronin-sits-in-the-hot-seat-as-blazers-product-crumbles/
- TOR: Siakam Is Still Getting In Foul Trouble (from Dave Feschuk, Toronto Star): https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/opinion/2021/12/04/nba-whistles-might-have-been-put-away-but-not-for-the-foul-prone-pascal-siakam.html
- Grading Each Team For 1st Quarter Of The Season (from James Herbert/Jack Maloney, CBS Sports): https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-quarterly-grades-warriors-suns-best-of-the-west-cavaliers-heat-earn-top-marks-in-the-east/
- 2nd Round Rookies Who Look Like Steals (from Dallin Duffy, Hoops Habit): https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/04/second-round-nba-rookies-steals/
- BOS 145, POR 117:
From Marc D'Amico, celtics.com: https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/post-20211204-bostons-offense-continues-to-surge-during-blowout-win-over-blazers
From Jay King, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2998067/2021/12/05/a-night-to-remember-for-payton-pritchard-who-put-on-a-show-back-home-in-portland-with-the-celtics/
From Mark Murphy, Boston Herald: https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/12/05/1205-bh-s-celtics-2/
From Brian Robb, Mass Live: https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2021/12/four-takeaways-as-boston-celtics-crush-portland-trail-blazers-in-best-offensive-outing-of-the-season.html
From Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live: https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2021/12/portland-trail-blazers-vs-boston-celtics-live-updates.html
From Dave Deckard, Blazer's Edge: https://www.blazersedge.com/2021/12/4/22818086/portland-trail-blazers-boston-celtics-final-score-record-points-given-up-defense-cj-mccollum
From Keith Smith, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/12/4/22817360/offensive-adjustments-run-the-jazz-close-boston-celtics-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-marcus-smart-nba
From Tom Westerholm, Boston.com: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/knicks-lose-third-straight-despite-revamped-lineup-new-yorks-once-vaunted-defense-continues-to-struggle/
From Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/12/05/sports/gamer/
- CHI 111, BKN 107:
From Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2998067/2021/12/05/a-night-to-remember-for-payton-pritchard-who-put-on-a-show-back-home-in-portland-with-the-celtics/
From Peter Botte, NY Post: https://nypost.com/2021/12/04/nets-fall-to-bulls-in-battle-of-nba-elites/
From Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-chicago-bulls-brooklyn-nets-20211205-uvl5lrapajenzbghiwkeioe72u-story.html
From Kristian Winfield, NY Daily News: https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/ny-nets-bulls-james-harden-20211205-cqbkpbyi4ben7k5tdadwxv7vle-story.html
From Jasmyn Wimbish, NBC Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/bulls-vs-nets-takeaways-demar-derozan-continues-clutch-play-kevin-durants-effort-not-enough-to-top-chicago/
From Chris Milholen, Nets Daily: https://www.netsdaily.com/2021/12/4/22817960/history-repeats-nets-fall-to-bulls-in-final-minute-111-107
- DEN 113, NYK 99:
From Mike Singer, Denver Post: https://www.denverpost.com/2021/12/04/nuggets-knick-nikola-jokic-zeke-nnaji/
From Eric Spyropoulos, Nuggets.com: https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-knicks-120421
From Tim Bontemps, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32788816/new-york-knicks-searching-identity-amid-3-game-skid
From Marc Berman, NY Post: https://nypost.com/2021/12/04/knicks-booed-off-court-in-ugly-blowout-loss-to-nuggets/
From Brendan Vogt, The DNVR: https://thednvr.com/grades-nikola-jokic-dismantles-the-new-york-knicks/
From Tommy Knowlton, DenverStiffs: https://www.denverstiffs.com/2021/12/4/22817472/denver-nuggets-new-york-knicks-nikola-jokic-julius-randle-derrick-rose-aaron-gordon-nba
From Sam Quinn, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/knicks-lose-third-straight-despite-revamped-lineup-new-yorks-once-vaunted-defense-continues-to-struggle/
- MEM 97, DAL 90:
From Dwain Price, Mavs.com: https://www.mavs.com/mavslosetomemphis/
From Kirk Henderson, Mavs Moneyball: https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2021/12/4/22818005/3-things-we-learned-mavericks-grizzlies-recap-final-score-97-90
From Evan Barnes, Commercial Appeal: https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/nba/grizzlies/2021/12/05/memphis-grizzlies-vs-dallas-mavericks-live-updates-score/8768398002/
From JLew, Grizzly Bear Blues: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2021/12/5/22818139/game-recap-grizzlies-win-fourth-straight-downing-the-mavs-97-90-memphis-dallas
From Shawn Coleman, Grizzly Bear Blues: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2021/12/5/22818231/report-card-desmond-bane-and-the-grizzlies-make-big-statement-against-mavs-dallas-memphis
From Callie Caplan, Dallas Morning News: https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2021/12/04/without-luka-doncic-kristaps-porzingis-mavs-drop-fourth-straight-home-game-in-loss-to-grizzlies/
- MIL 124, MIA 102:
From Bradshaw Furlong, Behind The Buck Pass: https://behindthebuckpass.com/2021/12/05/3-takeaways-milwaukee-bucks-blowout-win-miami-heat
From Ira Winderman, SunSentinel: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-miami-heat-milwaukee-bucks-20211205-d2i6yw2uanb33a6jwp7cpmigtq-story.html
From Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel: https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2021/12/04/milwaukee-bucks-vs-miami-heat-game-updates/8857015002/
From Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/miami-heat-has-no-answers-for-milwaukee-bucks-takeaways-from-the-loss/ar-AARtvKF
- SAC 104, LAC 99:
From Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article256340432.html
From Mirjam Swanson, OC Register: https://www.dailynews.com/2021/12/04/paul-george-clippers-stumble-against-kings/
From Andrew Greif, LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2021-12-04/clippers-have-bumpy-ride-to-sacramento-where-they-lose-to-kings
- SAS 112, GSW 107:
From Anthony Slater, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2997753/2021/12/05/why-did-the-warriors-just-lose-to-the-spurs-at-home-lets-take-a-look/
From Monte Poole, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-showed-championship-mettle-hunger-during-exhausting-1-2-week
From Jesus Gomez, Pounding The Rock: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2021/12/4/22817986/spurs-close-out-warriors-after-near-fourth-quarter-collapse
From Colin Ward-Heninnger, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/warriors-lose-to-spurs-following-huge-win-over-suns-falling-victim-to-trap-game-they-saw-coming-a-mile-away/
From Noah Magaro-George, Pounding The Rock: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2021/12/5/22818620/derrick-white-and-dejounte-murray-propel-the-surging-spurs-past-the-warriors
FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives:
http://basketballintelligence.net/2017/12/05/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-12517-2/