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Dec 8, 2021
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TEAM STORIES

- ATL: Huerter's Value, Versatility Showing For Hawks (from Sarah Spencer, AJC):  https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/huerters-value-versatility-showing-for-hawks/35K7JAT4TBA7VHMVOKEQS7Q7LI/

- CHA: Bouknight's Outing Vs. Sixers A Snapshot Of How Good He Can Be (from Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer):  https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article256393452.html

- CHI: The Bulls Are Getting Value From Ayo (from Jason Patt, Forbes):  https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonpatt/2021/12/08/chicago-bulls-getting-much-needed-value-out-of-rookie-ayo-dosunmu/?sh=1b2ef137c4cf

From Sam Smith, Bulls.com: https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/rookie-ayo-dosunmu-has-earned-his-starting-opportunity

- CLE: Takeaways From Loss To Bucks (from Terry Pluto, cleveland.com): https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/12/garland-gets-star-treatment-from-bucks-what-it-means-for-cavs-terry-plutos-scribbles.html

- DET: Takeaways From Loss To Thunder (from Lauren Williams, MLive):  https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/pistons-start-strong-tripped-up-in-third-quarter-and-other-takeaways/ar-AARywC4

- GSW: Kerr To Soon Face Wonderful, Yet Difficult, Options (from Monte Poole, NBC Sports:  https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-steve-kerr-confront-challenging-yet-desirable-options

- GSW: Why Steph Is Shooting More 3s Than Ever (from Connor Letourneau, SF Chronicle):  https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/Why-Warriors-Steph-Curry-is-shooting-more-16683274.php

- GSW: Takeaways From Win Over Magic (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind): https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/four-things-to-like-about-the-warriors-win-against-the-magic-including-a-career-andrew-wiggins-night-and-a-potent-set-play-for-steph-curry/ar-AARzp2f

- GSW: How Wiggins Found His Shot With Simplified Role (from Kendra Andrews, NBC Sports):  https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/andrew-wiggins-simplified-warriors-role-allowed-him-find-shot

From Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/kurtenbach-right-on-time-andrew-wiggins-is-playing-like-an-all-star-for-the-warriors/ar-AARzKKL

- GSW: Kuminga: Still Learning, Still Sparkling (from Eric Apricot Dub Nation HQ):  

Dub Nation HQ (was Let’s Go Warriors)
Explain One Play: Jonathan Kuminga levitates for putback dunk, head taps w Steph Curry, rotates on D
A list of all Explain One Play articles and videos is at The new Explain One Play index. The Warriors got a big lead but couldn’t quite put away the Magic in the 2021.12.07.ORL-GSW game. This made the perfect conditions for Jonathan Kuminga to play the whole fourth quarter but also have most of it be meaningful basketball. We’ll look at his offense and d…
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a year ago · 8 likes · 29 comments · Eric Apricot

- LAC: Losing Kawhi Forced The Clips To Become A Modern Offense (from Lois Zatzman, FiveThirtyEight):  https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/losing-kawhi-leonard-forced-the-clippers-to-become-a-modern-nba-offense

- LAC: What Gets Ty Lue Fired Up? (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2021/12/07/what-gets-clippers-coach-tyronn-lue-fired-up/

- LAL: If Lakers Continue To Stagger, Vogel Will Unfairly Be The 1st Casualty (from Bill Plaschke, LA Times): https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2021-12-08/frank-vogel-lakers-could-be-fired-lebron-james-anthony-davis

- MEM: How JJJ's Improving Defense Is Helping The Grizzlies Win (from Evan Barnes, Commercial Appeal):  https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/nba/grizzlies/2021/12/08/memphis-grizzlies-jaren-jackson-jr-improving-defense-has-powered-winning-streak-nba/8859770002/

- MIA: Recalibration Needed In Absence Of Bam & Butler (from Ira Winderman, SunSentinel):  https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-miami-heat-main-tuesday-20211207-3vst3qmhybdrvgtnmqvai22t4i-story.html

- MIL: Takeaways From Win Over Cavs (from Eric Nehm, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3002624/2021/12/07/bucks-big-3-come-up-big-when-it-matters-most-against-cavs-theres-a-lot-of-firepower-with-those-guys

- MIN: What's Wrong With Wolves Offense. And What They Can Do About It (from Britt Robson, Minn Post):  https://www.minnpost.com/sports/2021/12/whats-wrong-with-the-wolves-offense-and-what-they-can-do-about-it/

From Chris Hine, Star Tribune: https://www.startribune.com/timberwolves-ball-movement-karl-anthony-towns-chris-finch-patrick-beverley/600124747/

- MIN: Opposition Actions That Have Hurt The Wolves Recently (from Jake Paynting, Howls And Growls):  

Howls and Growls
Straight Sets: Killing The Wolves
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch can draw up a play. Even when his team is mired in a season-long offensive slump, there has never been a doubt that he can draw up a play. From staggered screens for Malik Beasley to wedge actions for Karl-Anthony Towns, we’ve drilled down on a bunch of what Finch deploys already this season…
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a year ago · 2 likes · 1 comment · Jake Paynting

- NOP: Ingram's Connection With Coach Green Has Led To Improved Play (from William Guillory, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3003837/2021/12/08/brandon-ingrams-connection-with-first-year-pelicans-coach-willie-green-has-led-to-improved-play/

- NOP: Coach Green Says He See A Lot Of Improvement (from Christian Clark, The Advocate):  https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_8c10dba0-57a6-11ec-850d-d7da2b91a4f2.html

- PHO: Ayton: "I'm Just Putting My Head Down & Working" (from Marc J Spears, The Undefeated): https://theundefeated.com/features/suns-deandre-ayton-im-just-putting-my-head-down-and-working/

- SAS: Primo Showing What He Learned In G League (from Jeff McDonald, Express News):  https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/San-Antonio-Spurs-Josh-Primo-showing-what-16682799.php

- TOR: Splitting Time Between 905 & NBA, Banton Works On His Success Story (from Michael Grange, Sportsnet): https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/splitting-time-905-nba-banton-works-raptors-success-story/

- UTA: Jazz's 'Death Lineup' Is Scary As Ever (from Calvin Chappell, SLC Dunk):  https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2021/12/7/22822679/the-utah-jazz-death-lineup-is-looking-as-scary-as-ever


LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES

- NBA Notebook (from Cole Huff, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3003219/2021/12/07/cole-huffs-nba-notebook-the-rockets-surprise-turnaround-the-development-of-the-grizzlies-and-timberwolves-and-more/

- Ranking The Best Bench Mobs (from Dan Favale, Bleacher Report):  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2951134-ranking-warriors-knicks-and-the-nbas-best-bench-mobs

- Updated Rookie Rankings (from Jasmyn Wimbish, CBS Sports:  https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-rookie-rankings-cade-cunningham-puts-shooting-slump-behind-him-scottie-barnes-continues-to-impress/

- 2022 Draft: Who Is The Best PG Prospect? (from Chad Ford, NBA Big Board):  

https://www.nbabigboard.com/p/2022-prospect-watch-5-free

- 2022 Draft: Under-The-Radar Prospects Making An Early Impression (from Evan Wheeler, No Ceilings): 

No Ceilings
Flying Under The Radar
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a year ago · 1 like · Evan Wheeler

TAKEAWAYS FROM LAST NIGHT'S GAMES

- BKN 102, DAL 99: 

  From Steve Lichtenstein, Steve;s Newsletter: 

Steve’s Newsletter
Unorthodox Strategies Pay Off In Nets’ Comeback Victory Over Mavs
Ever since the Nets blew a couple of games early last season after allowing late game-tying three-pointers, Brooklyn Head Coach Steve Nash has had his players intentionally give fouls when up by three in the closing seconds--or sometimes as early as 15 seconds left in the contest…
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a year ago · 2 comments · Steve Lichtenstein

  From Alex Schiffer, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/3004237/2021/12/08/kevin-durant-and-james-harden-rally-nets-in-fourth-to-beat-mavericks/

  From Tim Cato, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3004104/2021/12/08/mavericks-offensive-woes-continue-analyzing-dallas-disappointing-loss-to-brooklyn/

  From Chris Milholen/Matt Brooks, Nets Daily: https://www.netsdaily.com/2021/12/7/22823202/nets-rally-from-17-points-down-escape-dallas-with-win-102-99

  From Ben Zajdel, Mavs Moneyball: https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2021/12/7/22823369/3-things-we-learned-mavericks-nets-recap-final-score-102-99

  From Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News: https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2021/12/07/mavericks-shooting-woes-criticisms-of-luka-doncic-continue-after-offensive-collapse-vs-nets/

- LAL 117, BOS 102:

  From Broderick Turner, LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2021-12-08/lakers-celtics-takeaways-big-three-lebron-james-anthony-davis

  From Dan Woike, LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2021-12-07/lakers-big-three-lead-win-over-celtics

  From Jay King, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3004364/2021/12/08/celtics-struggle-defensively-against-lakers-its-a-blip-on-the-radar/

  From Bill Oram, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3004323/2021/12/08/russell-westbrook-sparks-lakers-in-win-over-celtics-but-what-does-it-mean/

  From Gary Washburn, Boston Globe:  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/12/08/sports/disappointing-loss-against-lakers-only-jayson-tatum-robert-williams-showed-up-ready-challenge/

  From Kyle Goon, OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2021/12/07/lakers-truck-celtics-after-russell-westbrook-sparks-second-half-surge/

  From Keith Smith, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/12/8/22823988/it-was-all-bad-5-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-los-angeles-lakers

  From Mark Murphy, Boston Herald: https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/12/08/1208-bh-s-celtics-2/

  From Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/12/08/sports/celtics-cant-keep-up-fall-lakers/

  From Souichi Terada, Mass Live: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/four-takeaways-as-lebron-james-lakers-outduel-jayson-tatum-celtics-in-117-102-boston-loss/ar-AARAFca

  From Tom Westerholm, Boston.com:  https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2021/12/08/lakers-celtics-takeaways-jayson-tatum/

  From Brian Robb, Mass Live: https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2021/12/ime-udoka-disappointed-in-celtics-effort-against-lakers-we-were-outhustled-out-toughed-a-little-bit.html

- NYK 121, SAS 109:

  From Alder Almo, Empire Sports Media:  https://empiresportsmedia.com/new-york-knicks/knicks-thibodeaus-masterstroke-produces-robinsons-masterclass/

  From Stefan Bondy, Daily News:  https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/mitchell-robinson-has-big-night-in-san-antonio-after-he-is-removed-from-knicks-e2-80-99-starting-lineup/ar-AARzLgY

  From Zachary Colwell, Pounding The Rock:  https://www.poundingtherock.com/2021/12/7/22823295/spurs-come-out-sluggish-in-loss-to-knicks

  From Jeff McDonald, Express News: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/The-triple-take-Knicks-121-Spurs-109-16683814.php


FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives:

http://basketballintelligence.net/2017/12/08/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-12817-part-one/

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