Basketball Intelligence For 1/7/23

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

Jan 07, 2023

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TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES

BOS: Two plays that show it takes time to work Robert Williams back into the offense
John Karalis, Boston Sports Journal

CLE: Garland still bothered by painful thumb injury
Chris Fedor, cleveland.com

DEN: Jokic’s brilliance in processing and anticipating movements
Mike Singer, Denver Post

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IND: Haliburton Has Taken The Leap To Become An All-Star
Jackson Frank, DIME

LAC: Clips hit season’s midway point on skid, barely above .500
Andrew Greif, LA Times

LAC: Clippers need to start seeing prime Kawhi Leonard soon, or their best-laid plans could crumble
Dan Devine, Yahoo Sports

LAL: The Lakers have stayed afloat during AD’s absence thanks to craft, shot improvements and timely contributions
Alex Regla, Silver Screen And Roll

MEM: Dillon Brooks becoming an elite defender
Oren Weisfeld, Sportsnet

MIA: Q&A: Bam Adebayo
Mark Medina, NBA.com

MIN: Garza tries to 'be himself' when big opportunity calls for Wolves
Chris Hine, Star Tribune

MIN: Gobert discusses his struggles with the Wolves, powers them to win
Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic

NOP: Pelicans adjusting to life without Zion Williamson as tough road stretch looms
William Guillory, The Athletic

NYK: The Knicks are Streaking. Again
Tommy Beer, What’s On Tap

ORL: Magic make paint defense their calling card
Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily

PHI: De'Anthony Melton: All-League Defender?
Cerebro Sports