TEAM STORIES
ATL:Jalen Johnson scores 28 as Hawks hang on to down Thunder
Lauren Williams, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
BRK: Nets fall apart in second half in loss to Rockets for fifth straight defeat
Brian Lewis, New York Post
CHI: Challenge thrown at the Bulls’ Coby White and challenge accepted
Joe Cowley, Chicago Sun-Times
“Who wouldn’t want this challenge?” White said. “For me this is what you dream of – being the focal point of the scouting report. I think it’s dope. It’s a sign of respect. I’m excited for what’s ahead of me.”
What’s directly ahead of him is even more time in the film room. White has always been a student of the game, but often it was just focusing on the usual defenders. Now he must know the tendencies of everyone because he’s not quite sure who will be thrown on him from game to game.
“Some guys are physical, some guys are more handsy, some guys try and time crossovers, so for me it expands on both ends of the court because now I’m the man in that kitchen and I’ve got to figure out ways I can (counter) those,” White said. “Like I said, I take it as a sign of respect.”
DAL: Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving tandem was dominant in another injury-filled game vs. Blazers
Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News
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