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Basketball Intelligence For 2/7/22

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

Basketball Intelligence
Feb 7, 2022
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TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES

- BOS: Strong Starts A Welcome Trend (from Jay King, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3115415/2022/02/06/celtics-continue-to-handle-business-early-making-strong-starts-a-welcome-trend-were-living-up-to-our-identity/

- CHA: Takeaways From Loss To Heat (from Jonathan DeLong, At The HIve:  https://www.atthehive.com/2022/2/6/22921233/hornets-continue-to-struggle-and-frustrations-mount-in-loss-to-heat

- CLE: Cavs Must Seize The Moment After LeVert Trade (from Marla Ridenour, Beacon Journal):  https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/cavs/2022/02/07/cleveland-cavaliers-opportunity-eastern-conference-trade-pacers-caris-levert-playoffs-rajon-rondo/6686149001/

- DAL: Bullock Is Becoming The Perfect Fit (from Matthew Phillips, Mavs Moneyball):  https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2022/2/7/22921128/reggie-bullock-is-now-the-player-the-mavericks-hoped-for

- DEN: Why The Nuggets' Bench May See Improvement Going Forward (from Joel Rush, Forbes):  https://www.forbes.com/sites/joelrush/2022/02/06/why-the-denver-nuggets-bench-now-bottom-five-in-the-nba-may-see-improvement-going-forward/?sh=5a75de3310f4

- DET: Q & A: Cade Cunningham (from Omari Sankofa II, Free Press):

   Part One:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/02/06/cade-cunningham-detroit-pistons-nba/9316862002/

   Part Two:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/02/07/detroit-pistons-cade-cunningham-nba-rookie-of-the-year/6670536001/

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- DET: Film Study: Olynyk Returns To Mixed Results (from Bryce Simon, Detroit Bad Boys): https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2022/2/6/22918196/detroit-pistons-kelly-olynyk-film-dont-lie-kelly-back

- LAC: Powell, Covington's Learning Curve Not Too Steep (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):  https://www.ocregister.com/2022/02/06/norman-powell-robert-covingtons-learning-curve-not-too-steep/

- LAL: Takeaways From Win Over Knicks (from Jovan Buha, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3113858/2022/02/06/lebrons-return-russell-westbrooks-benching-malik-monks-takeover-and-more-from-the-lakers-win-over-the-knicks/

From Kyle Goon, OC Register:  https://www.ocregister.com/2022/02/06/three-critical-issues-for-the-lakers-after-their-win-over-the-knicks/

- LAL: The Lakers' Westbrook Problem (from Bill Oram, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3115454/2022/02/07/oram-lakers-russell-westbrook-problem-goes-beyond-one-night/

- MEM: Advancing The Growth Of The Grizzlies (from Shawn Coleman, Grizzly Bear Blues):  https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2022/2/7/22921360/advancing-the-growth-of-the-grizzlies-memphis-nba-ja-morant

- NOP: Josh Hart's Value To The Pels (from Oleh Kosel, The Bird Writes):  https://www.thebirdwrites.com/2022/2/6/22846554/josh-hart-new-orleans-pelicans-trade-scenario-trail-blazers-cj-mccollum-deaaron-fox-kings

- OKC How Hannah & Josh Giddey Both Ended Up In Oklahoma (from Joe Mussatto, The Oklahoman):  https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2022/02/07/dream-scenario-how-hannah-and-josh-giddey-both-ended-up-oklahoma-thunder-oral-roberts/6658426001/

- SAC: Sunday Musings (from James Ham, The Kings Beat):  

https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/sunday-musings-deaaron-fox-rumors-another-blow-sacramento

- WAS: Wizards' Defense Has Problems After Taking Away 3-Pointers (from Chase Hughes, NBC Sports):  https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/wizards-defense-takes-away-threes-has-problems-after

LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES

- 2022 Draft Prospects: Weekend Update (from Adam Spinella, The Box And One):  

The Box and One
Weekend Update with Coach Spins: Feb. 7, 2022
And just when you think Jabari Smith or Paolo Banchero are breaking away from the pack… The top of the 2022 NBA Draft class has gotten more interesting. Jabari Smith, thought by many to be the frontrunner due to his shooting, defense and leadership at Auburn to bring them to #1 in the country, only beat lowly Georgia by two on Saturday. Smith finished with 7 points and 6 assists while going 2-7 from the field, a less-than-stellar outing…
Read more
a year ago · The Box and One

- Power Rankings, Week 17 (from Zach Harper, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3102256/2022/02/07/nba-power-rankings-raptors-climb-up-playoff-hopefuls-tier-plus-nba-trade-deadline-buyers-and-sellers/

From ESPN:  https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33232253/nba-power-rankings-week-17-every-team-most-impactful-trade-five-seasons

From Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic:  https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/2022/02/06/nba-power-rankings-do-nets-fell-title-lock-possible-play-in/6683064001

- The Most Valuable Available Assets Are The Ones Teams Are Most Afraid To Trade For (from Sam Quinn, CBS Sports):  https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/if-the-blazers-want-to-sell-damian-lillard-on-contending-trading-norman-powell-for-nothing-was-a-bad-start/

- The Art Of NBA Complaining (from Melissa Rohlin, Fox Sports): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/the-art-of-nba-complaining-how-players-like-lebron-deal-with-refs

TRADES

 - CLE-IND:

     From Ricky O'Donnell, SBNation:  https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2022/2/7/22921205/caris-levert-trade-grades-cleveland-cavaliers-indiana-pacers

     From Zach Harper, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/3114814/2022/02/06/pacers-trade-caris-levert-to-cavs-for-ricky-rubio-and-picks-instant-grades-and-analysis/

     From John Hollinger, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/3114987/2022/02/06/hollinger-when-comparing-caris-levert-and-norman-powell-deals-its-all-about-the-contracts/

     From Jack Maloney, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/trade-grades-cavaliers-land-caris-levert-from-pacers-bolster-offense-for-postseason-push/

     From Joe Vardon, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/3115194/2022/02/06/how-the-caris-levert-trade-went-down-and-why-pacers-cavaliers-reached-slightly-different-path-from-the-norm/

     From Kelsey Russo, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/3115213/2022/02/06/the-cavs-wanted-to-capitalize-on-a-breakthrough-season-without-disrupting-chemistry-caris-levert-is-a-perfect-fit/

     From Rohan Nadkarni, Sports Illustrated:  https://www.si.com/nba/2022/02/07/caris-levert-cavaliers-pacers-trade-grade

     From Sam Vecenie, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3114851/2022/02/06/vecenie-caris-levert-deal-is-a-win-win-for-pacers-and-cavaliers/

     From Dan Gilinsky, King James Gospel:  https://kingjamesgospel.com/2022/02/06/cavs-get-perimeter-help-caris-levert-trade-pacers

     From Kevin Pelton, ESPN:  https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/33233182/nba-trade-grades-next-indiana-pacers-cleveland-cavaliers-caris-levert-deal

    From Chris Fedor, cleveland.com:  https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/02/inside-cleveland-cavaliers-caris-levert-trade-he-could-very-well-could-push-them-to-the-top.html   and  https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/02/cleveland-cavaliers-continue-to-benefit-from-brooklyn-nets-james-harden-trade-with-caris-levert-being-the-latest-addition.html

     From Will Bjarnar, Clips Nation:  https://www.clipsnation.com/2022/2/6/22919019/norman-powell-robert-covington-los-angeles-clippers-trade-portland-trail-blazers-what-they-bring

TAKEAWAYS FROM YESTERDAY'S GAMES

- BOS 116, ORL 83:

  From Taylor Snow, celtics.com:  https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/post-20220206-celtics-continue-defensive-dominance-33-point-win-orlando

  From Keith Smith, Celtics Blog:  https://www.celticsblog.com/2022/2/7/22921633/a-blowout-for-fifth-straight-win-10-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-orlando-magic

  From Souichi Terada, Mass Live:  https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2022/02/four-takeaways-as-boston-celtics-dominate-orlando-magic-116-83-win-fifth-straight-game.html

  From Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2022/02/07/orlando-magic-disappointing-as-they-regressed-this-weekend/

  From Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/02/06/sports/celtics-make-it-five-straight-wins-with-cruise-over-east-worst-orlando/

  From Khobi Price, Orlando Sentinel:  https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-sp-magic-celtics-sunday-20220207-lkbbnjy56vhe5afj675qrz4mva-story.html

  From Mark Murphy, Boston Herald: https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/02/06/celtics-win-fifth-straight-116-83-over-orlando/

- CLE 98, IND 85:

  From James Boyd, Indy Star:  https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2022/02/06/pacers-vs-cavs-20-point-1st-half-lead-turns-into-98-85-loss-indiana/9282583002/

  From Ashley Bastock, cleveland.com: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/02/kevin-love-and-cedi-osman-connect-for-back-breaking-play-in-fourth-quarter-against-pacers-and-show-the-cavaliers-identity.html

- DAL 103, ATL 94:

  From Callie Caplan, Morning News:  https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2022/02/06/luka-doncic-jalen-brunson-and-the-mavericks-down-atlanta-while-tiptoeing-foul-trouble-tightwire/

  From Matthew Phillips, Mavs Moneyball:  https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2022/2/7/22921196/stats-rundown-4-stats-dallas-mavericks-103-94-win-atlanta-hawks

  From Ben Zajdel, Mavs Moneyball:  https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2022/2/6/22921117/3-things-we-learned-mavericks-hawks-recap-final-score-103-94

  From Sarah Spencer, AJC:  https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-struggle-shooting-in-loss-to-mavericks/2DGBLLGKDBAVNK6R3KMTZ3TCZ4/

  From Graham Chapple, Peachtree Hoops: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2022/2/7/22921444/atlanta-hawks-dallas-mavericks-trae-young-luka-doncic-offense-defense-analysis-nba-scores-box-score

  From Joshua Buckhalter, Soaring Down South:  https://soaringdownsouth.com/2022/02/07/atlanta-hawks-perimeter-play-failed-loss-mavericks/

- DEN 124, BKN 104:

  From Brian Lewis, NY Post:  https://nypost.com/2022/02/06/nets-fall-to-nuggets-for-eighth-straight-loss-drop-to-play-in/

  From Mike Singer, Denver Post:  https://www.denverpost.com/2022/02/06/nikola-jokic-nuggets-beat-nets/

  From Chris Milholen, Nets Daily: https://www.netsdaily.com/2022/2/6/22920827/not-the-brooklyn-way-nets-conclude-five-game-road-trip-with-league-high-eighth-straight-loss-124-104

- MIL 137, LAC 113:

  From  Mirjam Swanson, OC Register:  https://www.ocregister.com/2022/02/06/giannis-antetokounmpo-bucks-rout-clippers/

  From Andrew Greif, LA Times:  https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2022-02-06/norman-powell-clippers-milwaukee-bucks-nba

  From Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN:  https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33235618/norman-powell-impresses-28-la-clippers-debut-think-fit-perfectly-here

  From Dalton Sell, Behind The Buck Pass: https://behindthebuckpass.com/2022/02/07/takeaways-milwaukee-bucks-quality-win-la-clippers/

  From Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel: https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2022/02/07/milwaukee-bucks-vs-los-angeles-clippers-staples-center/6659064001/

- MIN 118, DET 105:

  From Will Burchfield, 97.1, The Ticket:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-pistons/get-your-shots-in-now-because-pistons-are-coming

  From Keith Langlois, pistons.com:  https://www.nba.com/pistons/news/killian-hayes-gives-a-glimpse-of-his-game-in-a-big-4th-quarter  and  https://www.nba.com/pistons/news/pistons-scrap-but-come-up-short-at-minnesota

  From Mitchell Maurer, Brew Hoop:  https://www.brewhoop.com/2022/2/7/22921165/milwaukee-vs-los-angeles-game-review-bucks-clippers-february-6-2022

- NOP 120, HOU 107:

  From Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle:  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Rockets-defense-fails-to-stop-Pelicans-Brandon-16837268.php  and  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Defenseless-feeling-Rockets-Pelicans-takeaways-16837381.php

  From Coty Davis, The Dream Shake:  https://www.thedreamshake.com/2022/2/6/22921114/ingram-and-hayes-too-much-in-houston-as-rockets-fall-to-pelicans

  From Oleh Kosel, The Bird Writes:  https://www.thebirdwrites.com/2022/2/6/22921043/brandon-ingram-pelicans-rockets-nba-recap-jaxson-hayes-jose-alvarado-hart-christian-wood

  From Christian Clark, The Advocate:  https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_cf06ccf6-87a5-11ec-bdf6-5f2991a3bd89.html

- PHI 119, CHI 108:

  From Rich Hofmann, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/3115517/2022/02/07/as-trade-deadline-approaches-76ers-continue-to-play-good-but-not-great-basketball/

  From Keith Pompey, The Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-nba-chicago-bulls-philadelphia-20220207.html

  From Rob Schaefer, NBC Sports:  https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/10-observations-joel-embiid-76ers-sink-shorthanded-bulls

  From Ky Carlin, USA Today: https://sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/player-grades-joel-embiid-tobias-harris-lead-sixers-past-pesky-bulls/

  From Noah Levick, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/sixers/sixers-bulls-joel-embiid-demar-derozan-tyrese-maxey-sixers-observations

  From Gina Mizell, The Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-bulls-joel-embiid-demar-derozan-tobias-harris-20220206.html

  From Sam Smith, Bulls.com:  https://www.nba.com/bulls/gameday/demar-derozan-drops-45-points-bulls-fall-sixers

FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives:

http://basketballintelligence.net/2018/02/07/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-2718/

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