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TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES

- BKN: Curry, Drummond Invaluable In Early Days With Nets (from Brian Lewis, NY Post ): https://nypost.com/2022/02/27/seth-curry-andre-drummond-invaluable-in-early-days-with-nets/

- DEN: Nuggets' Bench Has Identity In DMC & JaMychal (from Mike Singer, Denver Post):  https://www.denverpost.com/2022/02/28/nuggets-bench-identity-demarcus-cousins-jamychal-green/

- DEN: Rivers Is Earning Regular Rotation Spot (from Joel Rush, Forbes):  https://www.forbes.com/sites/joelrush/2022/02/27/denver-nuggets-guard-austin-rivers-is-earning-his-spot-in-michael-malones-regular-rotation/?sh=2363c0ec6d84

- DET: Film Study: Isaiah Stewart Mastering The 'Highway' Screen (from James Edwards III, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3151787/2022/02/26/pistons-film-session-isaiah-stewart-mastering-the-art-of-the-highway-screen/

- DET: The Pistons' February Growth (from Omari Sankofa II, Free Press:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/02/28/detroit-pistons-growth-charlotte-hornets/6970497001/

- GSW: How Looney Turned Into Dubs' Most Versatile Player (from Evan Webeck, Mercury News):  https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/02/27/how-kevon-looney-turned-into-the-warriors-most-durable-player/

- IND: Isaiah Jackson's Versatility & Potential (from Zach Pearson, 8 Points, 9 Seconds):  https://8points9seconds.com/2022/02/28/indiana-pacers-isaiah-jackson-game-return

- LAC: Coffey Always Ate Healthy - Despite His Best Efforts (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):  https://www.dailynews.com/2022/02/27/clippers-amir-coffey-always-ate-healthy-despite-his-best-efforts/

- LAL: Q & A: Stu Lantz (from Taylor Geas, Lakers.com):  https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/12-lessons-from-a-living-legend-022422

- MIA: It Is Really That Simple For Bam (from Kenneth Wilson, All U Can Heat): https://allucanheat.com/2022/02/27/miami-heat-spurs-simple-bam-adebayo

- MIN: Q & A: Chris Finch (from Chris Hine, Star Tribune):  https://www.startribune.com/timberwolves-coach-chris-finch-karl-anthony-towns-dangelo-russell-anthony-edwards/600150921/

- NOP: The Ingram-McCollum Partnership (from Christian Clark, The Advocate):  https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_87d663a4-98b3-11ec-ba95-3741c634f5d0.html

- NYK: Is Barrett Making The Leap Into Stardom? (from Tom Rende, Forbes):  https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomrende/2022/02/27/is-rj-barrett-making-the-leap-into-nba-stardom/?sh=497dc3996770

- PHI: Doc Rivers Steals A Set For James Harden (from Gibson Pyper, Half Court Hoops):  

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- PHI: Embiid & Harden Show Early Signs Of Unstoppable Two-Man Game (from Rich Hofmann, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3153746/2022/02/27/for-sixers-joel-embiid-and-james-harden-show-early-signs-of-unstoppable-2-man-game/

- PHI: Maxey Becoming Biggest Beneficiary Of Harden Trade (from Evan Sidery, Basketball News):  https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/tyrese-maxey-becoming-biggest-beneficiary-of-james-harden-trade

- PHO: Observations From Suns' 1st Bumpy Stretch Without CP3 (from Gerald Bourguet, GO PHNX):  https://www.gophnx.com/2022/02/28/observations-phoenix-suns-bumpy-stretch-without-chris-paul/

- POR: The Blazers' Future Thru Joe Cronin's Eyes (from Jason Quick):  https://theathletic.com/3153936/2022/02/28/the-trail-blazers-future-through-the-eyes-of-joe-cronin-create-space-then-find-talent/

- TOR: Achiuwa's Development Is Trending Positively (from Eric Koreen, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3153303/2022/02/28/precious-achiuwas-development-is-trending-positively-and-that-could-put-him-back-in-raptors-starting-five/

- TOR: The Many Failed Attempts At Stopping Trae Young (from Samson Folk, Raptors Republic):  https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2022/02/27/the-many-failed-attempts-at-stopping-trae-young/

- UTA: Fully Healthy, The Jazz Are Rounding Into Form (from Tony Jones, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3154037/2022/02/28/fully-healthy-jazz-score-a-big-win-over-the-suns-it-looks-different-doesnt-it/

- WAS: Wizards Seeing Big Upswing In 3-Point Shooting (from Chase Hughes, NBC Sports):  https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/wizards-seeing-big-and-unexpected-upswing-3-point-shooting

LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES

- 7 Observations (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):  https://www.theringer.com/nba/2022/2/28/22954184/zion-williamson-rumors-james-harden-joel-embiid

- Zach Lowe's 10 Things (from ESPN):  https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/33363246/zach-lowe-10-nba-things-nikola-jokic-volleyball-star-single-play-maybe-save-lebron-james-lakers

- New NBPA Exec Dir Tremaglio Is A Brilliant, Unflappable Change Agent  (from Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3150665/2022/02/28/new-nbpa-executive-director-tamika-tremaglio-is-unflappable-and-brilliant-but-shes-a-change-agent-first/

- Power Rankings (from Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2022/02/27/nba-power-rankings-feb-27-suns-warriors-76-ers/6968192001/

From Zach Harper, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/3140060/2022/02/28/nba-power-rankings-heat-and-sixers-climb-contenders-tier-plus-third-quarter-grades-and-a-prediction-for-all-30-teams/

From ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33386521/nba-power-rankings-week-20-philadelphia-76ers-memphis-grizzlies-brooklyn-nets-impress-weekend

- Everything To Know About The 12 EC Contenders (from ESPN):  https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33355159/nba-playoff-chase-everything-know-12-eastern-conference-contenders

- How NBA Teams Change Their Game In Clutch Time (from Louis Zatzman, FiveThirtyEight):  https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-nba-teams-change-their-game-in-clutch-time/

- Mock Draft 5.0 (from Chase Hughes/Tyler Byrum, NBC Sports):  https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/2022-nba-mock-draft-50-jabari-smith-rises-no-1-after-nba-trade-deadline

- 2022 Draft Prospect: Jeremy Sochan (from Dave Skretta, AP):  https://apnews.com/article/nba-sports-basketball-mens-college-basketball-college-basketball-60d17b944cfe8735ef69f3df53c50367

- Overtime Elite Is Misunderstood (from Matt Babcock, Basketball News):  https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/matt-babcock-overtime-elite-is-misunderstood

- A Great MVP Race Is Being Wrecked By Narratives (from Phil Watson, Sportscasting):  https://www.sportscasting.com/a-potentially-historically-great-nba-mvp-race-is-being-wrecked-by-media-narratives/

- NBA Execs Poll: The Top Clutch Players (from Michael Scotto, Hoops Hype):  https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumors-executives-poll-top-clutch-players-today/

TAKEAWAYS FROM YESTERDAY'S GAMES

- DAL 107, GSW 101:

  From Kendra Andrews, ESPN:  https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33389727/golden-state-warriors-did-not-maintain-grit-19-point-collapse-vs-dallas-mavericks

  From Anthony Slater, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/3153612/2022/02/28/examining-what-went-wrong-for-the-warriors-in-their-home-collapse-against-the-mavericks/

  From Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/3153977/2022/02/28/thompson-warriors-collapse-to-mavericks-is-another-corner-battle-lost/

  From Shayna Rubin, Mercury News:  https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/02/27/in-epic-collapse-against-dallas-the-warriors-did-something-they-hadnt-since-2007

  From Evan Webeck, Mercury News:  https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/02/27/warriors-let-another-big-lead-slip-away-fall-to-mavericks

  From Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind:  https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2022/2/28/22954336/warriors-mavericks-steph-curry-luka-doncic-andrew-wiggins-jordan-poole-film-breakdown

  From Ben Zajdel, Mavs Moneyball:  https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2022/2/27/22954070/3-things-we-learned-mavericks-warriors-recap-final-score-107-101

  From Jasmyn Wimbish, CBS Sports:  https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-doncic-spencer-dinwiddie-fuel-33-8-run-in-fourth-quarter-as-mavericks-stun-warriors-in-wild-comeback/

  From Matthew Phillips, Mavs Moneyball:  https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2022/2/28/22954272/this-play-in-the-mavericks-comeback-win-against-the-warriors-highlighted-their-newfound-flexibility

- DEN 124, POR 92:

  From Ashley Nevel, Mile High Sports):  https://milehighsports.com/nuggets-blow-out-trail-blazers-to-win-sixth-straight-game/

  From Dave Deckard, Blazer's Edge:  https://www.blazersedge.com/2022/2/27/22954160/portland-trail-blazers-denver-nuggets-final-score-anfernee-simons-jokic-cousins-jamychal-green

  From Mike Singer, Denver Post: https://www.denverpost.com/2022/02/27/nuggets-beat-blazers-win-sixth-straight/

  From Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live:  https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2022/02/portland-trail-blazers-small-lineup-cant-match-up-against-denver-in-124-92-loss.html

- DET 127, CHA 126 (OT):

  From James Edwards III, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/3153777/2022/02/28/the-pistons-put-an-end-to-one-of-the-weirdest-streaks-in-the-nba-with-win-over-hornets/

  From Keith Langlois, Pistons.com: https://www.nba.com/pistons/news/things-just-start-to-click-pistons-surge-continues-with-ot-win  and  https://www.nba.com/pistons/news/kelly-o-buzzer-beater-wins-it-in-ot-for-pistons

  From Lauren Williams, MLive:  https://www.mlive.com/pistons/2022/02/pistons-lock-in-to-deliver-all-around-team-effort-in-ot-win-over-hornets.html

  From Rod Beard, Detroit News:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/2022/02/27/olynyk-gives-pistons-win-ot-thriller/6964883001/

  From Omari Sankofa II, Free Press:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/02/27/detroit-pistons-score-charlotte-hornets/6969607001/

  From Rod Boone, Charlotte Observer:  https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article258750443.html

- IND 128, BOS 107:

  From Jay King, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/3153795/2022/02/27/celtics-uncharacteristic-slippage-on-defense-gets-exposed-in-loss-to-pacers/

  From Keith Smith, Celtics Blog:  https://www.celticsblog.com/2022/2/28/22954758/indiana-three-party-10-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-indiana-pacers

  From James Boyd, Indy Star:  https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2022/02/27/pacers-vs-celtics-5-takeaways-indianas-upset-red-hot-boston/6817914001/

  From Gary Washburn, Boston Globe:  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/02/27/sports/celtics-stumble-vs-pacers-snap-seven-game-road-winning-streak/

  From Mark Murphy, Boston Herald:  https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/02/27/celtics-collapse-in-indiana-128-107/

- LAC 99, HOU 98:

  From Andrew Greif, LA Times:  https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2022-02-27/ivica-zubac-six-blocked-shots-help-la-clippers-beat-houston-rockets

  From Mirjam Swanson, OC Register:  https://www.dailynews.com/2022/02/27/ivica-zubac-leads-clippers-past-rockets

  From Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle:  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Much-better-but-denied-Takeaways-from-16952040.php  and  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Rockets-stopped-by-Ivica-Zubac-Clippers-in-9th-16951898.php

- NOP 123, LAL 95:

  From Dave McMenamin, ESPN:  https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33389727/golden-state-warriors-did-not-maintain-grit-19-point-collapse-vs-dallas-mavericks

  From Jovan Buha, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/3153964/2022/02/28/the-lakers-season-hits-new-low-in-embarrassing-blowout-home-loss-to-the-pelicans/

  From Broderick Turner, LA Times:  https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2022-02-27/lakers-lose-new-orleans-pelicans-lebron-james-westbrook-nba

  From Kyle Goon, OC Register:  https://www.dailynews.com/2022/02/27/lakers-flop-against-new-orleans-as-home-crowd-boos-lackluster-effort/

  From Christian Clark, The Advocate:  https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_1d32b0ba-983c-11ec-b0ec-6fd2de50a979.html

- PHI 125, NYK 109:

  From Tim Bontemps, ESPN:  https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33387519/unstoppable-duo-joel-embiid-james-harden-use-bevy-free-throws-roll-new-york-knicks

  From Shamus Clancy, Liberty Ballers:  https://www.libertyballers.com/2022/2/27/22953627/sixers-vs-knicks-score-james-harden-trade-joel-embiid-nba-rumors-eastern-conference-standings

  From Keith Pompey, The Inquirer:  https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/philadelphia-sixers-james-harden-joel-embiid-outlast-new-york-knicks-nba-20220227.html  and  https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/philadelphia-sixers-new-york-knicks-harden-embiid-best-worst-20220228.html

  From Sean Barnard, Philly Sports Network:  https://phillysportsnetwork.com/2022/02/27/takeaways-sixers-knicks/

  From Robert Sanchez, SNY:  https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-takeaways-from-sundays-loss-76ers-fourth-quarter-meltdown

  From Noah Levick, NBC Sports:  https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/sixers/sixers-knicks-james-harden-joel-embiid-tyrese-maxey-sixers-observations-nba

- UTA 118, PHO 114:

  From Sarah Todd, Deseret News:  https://www.deseret.com/2022/2/27/22951145/instant-analysis-donovan-mitchell-jordan-clarkson-combine-for-48-utah-jazz-take-down-phoenix-suns   and  https://www.deseret.com/2022/2/27/22951150/danuel-house-steps-up-to-defend-devin-booker-down-the-stretch-of-utah-jazz-win-over-phoenix-suns

  From Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune:  https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2022/02/27/utah-jazz-preach/

  From Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune:  https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2022/02/27/triple-team-danuel-house/

  From Kellan Olson, Arizona Sports:  https://arizonasports.com/story/3046901/phoenix-suns-show-improvement-but-not-enough-to-beat-utah-jazz/

  From Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic:  https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2022/02/28/5-takeaways-suns-drop-second-straight-game-minus-injured-chris-paul/6970500001/  and  https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2022/02/27/suns-drop-second-straight-without-chris-paul-fall-jazz/6967161001/

FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives:

http://basketballintelligence.net/2018/02/28/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-22818/

PRO HOOPS HISTORY

- Bob Cousy (from  Al Hirshberg, 3/53 SPORT):  https://from-way-downtown.com/2022/02/27/%EF%BF%BCbob-cousy-a-frenchman-from-long-island-1953/

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