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Basketball Intelligence For 1/28/23

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Basketball Intelligence For 1/28/23

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

Basketball Intelligence
Jan 28, 2023
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TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES

BKN: Durant’s absence hurting Nets more on defense
Mark W. Sanchez, NY Post

BKN: Claxton’s ‘dedication to craft’ paying dividends for Nets
Mark W. Sanchez, NY Post

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CLE: Dean Wade getting chance to show Cavs if he can help solve wing problem
Chris Fedor, cleveland.com

DEN: Jamal Murray: I want to be “better than the Bubble.”
Mike Singer, Denver Post

DET: Dwane Casey gave glimpse of possible future roles
Aaron Kellerstrass, Piston Powered

GSW: Film Breakdown: The multifaceted value of Donte DiVincenzo
Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind

GSW: Warriors nail Kerr's blueprint in important win over Raptors
Dalton Johnson, NBC Sports

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HOU: Is a crowded rotation hampering the development of backcourt pieces?
Michael Shapiro, Chron.com

IND: Daniel Theis nearing a return from injury
Scott Agness, Fieldhouse Files

LAC: George, Leonard bring stability just in time for Clippers’ road ‘challenge’
Law Murray, The Athletic

MEM: Adams’ injury might be a glimpse into Jaren Jackson Jr.’s future at the 5
Parker Fleming, Grizzly Bear Blues

MIN: Kyle Anderson, Rudy Gobert becoming a strong pairing in Minnesota
Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic

NOP: Ingram's return is what the struggling Pelicans' offense needed
Christian Clark, The Advocate

NYK: Are the Knicks actually building something?
Ben Rohrbach, Yahoo Sports

NYK: This roster is a foundation to build on
Ian Begley, SNY

NYK: Barrett starting to feel at home in the league
Oren Weisfeld, Sportsnet

OKC: Josh Giddey is making the leap in Oklahoma City
Ayush G, The Pick And Roll

ORL: Glimpses of brilliance: Banchero is on his A-game
Alex Kennedy, Basketball News

POR: Where the Blazers need to improve to make postseason
Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live

SAS: How the All-Star starters reveal the path forward for the Spurs
Jesus Gomez, Pounding The Rock

TOR: Scottie Barnes is like Draymond Green, and ‘he could be a lot better than me,’ Green says
Eric Koreen, The Athletic

TOR: Precious Achiuwa: Growing in the Fast Lane
Vivek Jacob, Raptors.com

TOR: Boucher is an open book. New doc adds to the story
Doug Smith, Toronto Star

WAS: What did the Wizards get so wrong about Johnny Davis?
Jack McKenney, The Step Back

WAS: Wright believes he's found a great fit in D.C.
Chase Hughes, NBC Sports


LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES

NBA second generation: Boozer twins, Bronny James and others carving their own paths
Krysten Peek, Yahoo Sports


THE DRAFT

NBA Scouts Weigh In On ‘Polarizing’ Eastern Michigan Star Emoni Bates
Adam Zagoria, Forbes

2023 NBA Mock Draft movement: Biggest risers, fallers with top college prospects
Kyle Irving, Sporting News

Non-college prospects with star potential
Michael Shapiro, Chron.com

Brandon Miller’s emergence proves he’s an elite prospect
Elaine Blum, Hoops Habit


YESTERDAY’S GAMES

GSW 129, TOR 117

Raptors get a lesson in efficiency
Doug Smith, Toronto Star

Steph Curry gravity unlocks Jonathan Kuminga
Eric Apricot, Dub Nation HQ

Defensive Progress Vanishes for Raptors in Let-Down Loss
Aaron Rose, Sports Illustrated

Raptors can't find defensive answers as Warriors put on a basketball clinic
Michael Grange, Sportsnet

Curry parades to the rim and the Warriors roll over the Raptors
Anthony Slater, The Athletic

Kerr says Steph Curry ‘looked like he had his pop back’ in Warriors’ win
Madeline Kenney, Mercury News

3 Observations
Monte Poole, NBC Sports

MIA 110, ORL 105

Takeaways & Details
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald

Turnovers are the last hurdle the Magic have to overcome
Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily

Butler, Adebayo help Heat hold off Magic
Ira Winderman, SunSentinel

MIL 141, IND 131

‘Atrocious’ and ‘embarrassed’: Pacers give up 85 in first half, fall to Giannis and Bucks
Dustin Dopirak, Indy Star

Bucks crush Pacers behind incredible first half shooting display
Tony East, Sports Illustrated

Bucks use record scoring first half, 41 points from Giannis to hold off Pacers
Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel

MIN 111, MEM 100

With Kyle Anderson leading with way, Timberwolves turn in complete effort
Chris Hine, Star Tribune

OKC 112, CLE 100

Gilgeous-Alexander, funky fourth-quarter lineup leads Thunder to win over Cavs
Clemente Almanza, Norman Transcript

Cavaliers fade late, finish road trip with loss
Chris Fedor, cleveland.com

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC Thunder past Cleveland Cavaliers
Joe Mussatto, The Oklahoman


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