Basketball Intelligence For 2/28/25
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
*FEATURE OF THE DAY*
Cade Cunningham has silenced his doubters—and his own inner critic—and has the upstart Pistons on a path to the playoffs
Mirin Fader, The Ringer
TEAM-SPECIFIC
BOS: Celtics’ three-point shooting is the great equalizer — for better and worse
Daniel Poarch, Celtics Blog
CLE: How Darius Garland's 'pivotal' season is fueling the Cavaliers
Tim MacMahon, ESPN
CLE: Can the Cavs crack the Celtics code in the playoffs? Tonight’s game will provide clues
Chris Fedor, cleveland.com
DEN: Nuggets’ shooters go cold in loss to Bucks
Bennett Durando, Denver Post
DET: How the Pistons Became the NBA's Best Story
Jeremias Engelmann, 5x5
DET: Pistons rout Celtics to win 8 straight for the first time since 2007-08
Hunter Patterson, The Athletic
DET: Cade Cunningham has silenced his doubters—and his own inner critic—and has the upstart Pistons on a path to the playoffs
Mirin Fader, The Ringer
DET: All the times Ausar Thompson tortured Celtics offense in Pistons upset
Jared Ramsey, Free Press
GSW: Steph Curry electrifies Orlando arena and Warriors locker room with 56-point performance
Anthony Slater, The Athletic
GSW: Stephen Curry erupts for 56, sinks 12 3s to rally Warriors
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN
GSW: Steph Curry’s greatness is a scene worth savoring for as long as we can
John Hollinger, The Athletic
GSW: No Kuminga just yet, but soon
Punk Basketball, Dub Nation HQ
LAC: Clippers trying to build chemistry amid roster changes, injuries
Janis Carr, OC Register
LAL: Luka Dončić trying to find his shot with Lakers
Jovan Buha, The Athletic
LAL: Doncic creating off-ball opportunities for LeBron James, Austin Reaves
Khobi Price, OC Register
From better catch-and-shoot looks to fewer ball-handling responsibilities, James and Reaves are already reaping the benefits of playing alongside their new teammate
LAL: LeBron James, Luka Doncic help Lakers fend off Timberwolves for 4th straight win
Khobi Price, OC Register
LAL: LeBron’s big game helps Lakers fend off collapse for fourth straight win
Dan Woike, LA Times
MIA: Heat regain their offensive footing, load up on 3s in 131-109 victory over Hawks
ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel
MIA: Heat offense explodes for 131 points in much-needed bounce-back win over Hawks
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald
MIL: Bucks stay connected on defense, lean into Brook Lopez’s offense to beat Nuggets
Eric Nehm, The Athletic
MIL: Bucks use team effort to topple Nuggets
Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel
MIL: Bucks Must Find Answers When Giannis Antetokounmpo Sits
Brian Sampson, Forbes
MIN: Rudy Gobert’s Back Spasms Are Complicated
Andrew Dukowitz, Zone Coverage
MIN: Anthony Edwards must learn to contain angst with officiating
Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic
NYK: Brunson’s late burst leads Knicks to hard-fought win over reeling 76ers
Peter Botte, NY Post
ORL: Magic seek to pick up their pace to get offense moving
Philip Rossman-Reich, World R Squared
PHX: The Suns are running out of time and out of excuses to not play Ryan Dunn
John Voita, Bright Side Of The Sun
POR/WAS: In-Person Scouting Notes: Portland Trail Blazers at Washington Wizards
Rich Stayman
POR: Blazers receive career-high from Shaedon Sharpe during win at Wizards
Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live
SAC: Kings see ‘quiet storm’ building in Keegan Murray following win over Utah Jazz
Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee
SAC: Kings overcome clunky start to soar past Utah Jazz in first game of road trip
Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee
SAC: Fultz embracing fresh start with Kings after up-and-down NBA journey
Tristi Rodriguez, NBC Sports
SAS: Popovich says he will not return to the Spurs this season, has hope of coaching in the future
Tim Reynolds, AP
WAS: What did the Wizards get by trading for AJ Johnson and Colby Jones?
Sam Vecenie/Josh Robbins, The Athletic
PODCAST: Not All NBA Offenses Are The Same with special guest Law Murray
Aaron Bollwinkel, Basketball Intelligence
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