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TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
- ATL: Reddish Has An Opportunity For His Showcase (from Chris Kirschner, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3041848/2022/01/03/with-hawks-battered-by-illness-cam-reddish-has-an-opportunity-for-his-showcase/
- CHI: The Bulls Are The Talk Of The East (from Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3046612/2022/01/02/with-demar-derozans-back-to-back-buzzer-beaters-and-chris-flemings-acting-head-coach-stint-the-bulls-are-the-talk-of-the-east
- CLE: Twin Towers Mobley & Allen Are Changing The Game In Cleveland (from Gilbert McGregor, Sporting News): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/evan-mobley-jarrett-allen-cavaliers-era/uxqceyujlpvb1fzi5vpcvwoe0
- CLE: Mobley More Aggressive On Offense After Returning From Protocols (from Kelsey Russo, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3048161/2022/01/03/evan-mobley-more-aggressive-on-offense-after-returning-from-protocols-mobley-mondays/
- DEN: Inside Campazzo's Resurgence (from Harrison Wind, The DNVR): https://thednvr.com/wind-chimes-inside-facu-campazzos-resurgence/
- DET: Opportunity Knocks For Pistons' G Leaguers - And Casey Coaches 'Em Up (from Keith Langlois, pistons.com): https://www.nba.com/pistons/news/opportunity-knocks-for-pistons-g-leaguers-and-casey-coaches-em-up
- GSW: How The Dubs Avoided And Attacked Gobert (from Charlie Cummings):

- HOU: Pondering Wood & Porter's Future With The Rockets (from Jeff Balke, Houston Press): https://www.houstonpress.com/news/rockets-porter-wood-face-different-future-after-outbursts-12624540
From Adrian Wojnarowski/Tim MacMahon, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32986193/houston-rockets-suspend-kevin-porter-christian-wood-poor-behavior-sources-say
- LAC: With Bledsoe As Last Man Standing, The Clips Survived 5-In-7 Stretch To Beat The Nets (from Law Murray, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3046537/2022/01/02/eric-bledsoe-as-the-last-man-standing-and-how-the-clippers-survived-this-5-in-7-to-beat-the-nets/
- LAC: Less Is More Approach Spurred Upset In Brooklyn (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register): https://www.ocregister.com/2022/01/02/clippers-less-is-more-approach-spurred-upset-in-brooklyn/
- LAC: Jackson, Bledsoe Have Found Roles In Shaky Clips' Lineup (from Andrew Greif, LA Times): https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2022-01-02/reggie-jackson-eric-bledsoe-have-found-roles-in-shaky-clippers-lineup
- LAL: State Of The Lakers Thru 37 Games (from Jovan Buha, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3028323/2022/01/01/state-of-the-lakers-lebron-james-scoring-tear-small-ball-austin-reaves-and-other-storylines-through-37-games/
- MEM: The Emergence Of Desmond Bane (from Parker Fleming, Grizzly Bear Blues): https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2022/1/3/22862605/desmond-bane-and-the-new-conversation-around-consolidation-memphis-grizzlies-nba
- MIA: Chris Silva Relishing Heat Reunion (from Ira Winderman, SunSentinel): https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-miami-heat-main-monday-20220103-peu5wslkcva2fi3sdr7w3xas5y-story.html
- MIL: Bucks' Recent Run Fueled By Special Performances From Jrue & Giannis (from Eric Nehm, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3043886/2022/01/03/bucks-are-benefitting-from-jrue-holidays-best-basketball-and-giannis-antetokounmpo-in-the-fourth-quarter/
- ORL: Franz Wagner's ROY Candidacy (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype): https://hoopshype.com/lists/orlando-magic-franz-wagner-onlyfranz-evan-mobley-scottie-barnes-nba/
- PHI: What Worked Well In Wins Over Dubs & Nets? (from Jackson Frank, Liberty Ballers): https://www.libertyballers.com/2022/1/3/22864116/sixers-analysis-wins-over-nets-warriors-joel-embiid
- PHO: Cameron Johnson Emerging As Another Consistent Weapon For Suns (from Evan Sidery, Forbes): https://www.forbes.com/sites/evansidery/2021/12/31/cameron-johnson-emerging-as-another-consistent-weapon-for-phoenix-suns/?sh=ffac8cf51afd
- SAC: Make A Move Because The Roster Isn’t Good Enough (from James Ham, The Kings Beat): https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/sunday-musings-2022-cant-bring
- TOR: Here Come The Raptors That Ujiri & Nurse Imagined (from Eric Koreen, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3047237/2022/01/02/here-come-the-raptors-that-masai-ujiri-and-nick-nurse-imagined/
- UTA: Takeaways From Loss To Dubs (from Tony Jones, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3046329/2022/01/02/a-jazz-loss-at-home-to-the-warriors-offers-a-few-takeaways-entering-an-important-january-stretch/
- WAS: Beal Thrived In First PG Start (from Chase Hughes, NBC Sports): https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/bradley-beal-thrived-his-first-career-start-point-guard-wizards
LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES
- 7 Observations (from Kevin O' Connor, The Ringer): https://www.theringer.com/nba/2022/1/3/22864567/the-jazz-dont-have-a-rudy-gobert-problem-but-they-do-have-a-problem
- Power Rankings, Week 12 (from ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32979419/nba-power-rankings-week-12-where-first-place-chicago-bulls-other-streaking-teams-stand
From Zach Harper, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3036848/2022/01/03/nba-power-rankings-the-bulls-are-contenders-plus-new-years-resolutions-for-all-30-teams/
From John Schuhmann, NBA.com: https://www.nba.com/news/power-rankings-2021-22-week-12
- 2022 Draft: Catching Up On Ignite, OTE & International Prospects (from Nathan Grubel, No Ceilings):
- The Case For Drafting Bigs In The Lottery (from Stone Hansen, Roll Call Sports Network): https://rollcallsportsnet.com/making-the-case-for-drafting-bigs-in-the-lottery/
TAKEAWAYS FROM YESTERDAY'S GAMES
- BOS 116,ORL 111 (OT):
From Tim Bontemps, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32982984/jaylen-brown-scores-career-high-50-points-fuel-boston-celtics-comeback-ot-win-orlando-magic
From Jared Weiss, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3048067/2022/01/03/jaylen-brown-procrastinated-excellence-save-celtics-from-worst-loss-of-season-again/
From Gary Washburn, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/01/02/sports/celtics-escape-magic-with-win-inconsistencies-remain-troubling/
From Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/01/02/sports/after-soaring-win-over-suns-jaylen-brown-has-career-night-50-celtics-ot-triumph-vs-magic/
From Keith Smith, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2022/1/3/22864988/jaylen-brown-wills-boston-to-a-win-10-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-orlando-magic
From Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2022/01/03/orlando-magic-face-impossible-loss-lesson-need/
From Mark Murphy, Boston Herald: https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/01/02/browns-career-high-50-leads-celtics-over-orlando-in-ot-116-111/
From Khobi Price, Orlando Sentinel: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-sp-magic-celtics-folo-20220103-jzoqdrk7m5eg5e3gzjcpwyfyna-story.html
- CLE 108, IND 104:
From Akeem Glaspie, Indy Star: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2022/01/02/pacers-vs-cavs-love-mobley-leads-cleveland-108-104-win-over-indiana/9021548002/
- DAL 95, OKC 86:
From Joe Mussatto, The Oklahoman: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2022/01/02/thunder-vs-mavericks-score-nba-game-recap-josh-giddey-triple-double/9071531002/
From Callie Caplan, Morning News: https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2022/01/02/luka-doncic-goes-for-near-triple-double-in-his-return-as-mavericks-hang-on-late-to-beat-thunder/
- LAL 108, MIN 103:
From Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3048097/2022/01/03/timberwolves-coach-chris-finch-is-in-no-mood-for-moral-victories-after-sloppy-loss-to-lakers/
From Kyle Goon, OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2022/01/02/lakers-squeak-by-minnesota-on-big-shots-by-carmelo-anthony-avery-bradley/
From Broderick Turner, LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2022-01-03/carmelo-anthony-comes-through-fourth-quarter-lakers-win-over-timberwolves
From Dan Woike, LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2022-01-02/lebron-james-naz-reid-los-angeles-lakers-minnesota-timberwolves-nba
From Chris Hine, Star Tribune: https://www.startribune.com/lakers-rally-past-patchwork-timberwolves-stars-bersus-substitutes/600132189/
From Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/basketball/7338045-Short-handed-Timberwolves-fall-to-Lakers-for-fifth-loss-in-six-games
From Dave McMenamin, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32983989/lakers-russell-westbrook-brushes-rocky-outing-vs-timberwolves-allowed-miss-shots-turn-ball-over
- PHO 133, CHA 99:
From Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic: https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2022/01/02/5-takeaways-suns-obliteration-hornets/9074794002
From Kellan Olson, Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/story/2954636/phoenix-suns-respond-to-poor-outings-with-emphatic-win-over-hornets/
From Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/hornets-don-t-get-payback-what-we-can-take-away-from-charlotte-s-blowout-loss-to-suns
- SAC 115, MIA 113:
From Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article256986292.html
From Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article256996347.html
From Ira Winderman, SunSentinel: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-miami-heat-sacramento-kings-20220103-hnatzbe4wbg35kehfy6fhgcrhy-story.htmll
From Surya Fernandez, Hot Hot Hoops: https://www.hothothoops.com/2022/1/2/22864365/jimmy-butler-missed-shot-sacramento-kings-outlast-miami-heat-115-113
- TOR 120, NYK 105:
From Aaron Rose, Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/toronto-raptors-healthy-rotation-victory-new-york-knicks
From Marc Berman, NY Post: https://nypost.com/2022/01/02/knicks-have-no-answers-for-fred-vanvleet-in-loss-to-raptors/
From Stefan Bondy, Daily News: https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/ny-knicks-julius-randle-struggles-tom-thibodeau-20220103-pzitf2yrqzal7fcpx52m37hyru-story.html
From Mike Ganter, Toronto Sun: https://ottawasun.com/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors/raptors-go-small-and-win-big-over-knicks/wcm/2cf6990b-b8f0-4f78-91be-9c53b241eab5
THREE YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives:
http://basketballintelligence.net/2019/01/03/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-1319/