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Feb 08, 2022
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TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES

- BOS: Celtics Benefitting From Playing "Smart" Basketball (from Sherrod Blakely, Full Court Press):  https://fullcourtpress.bulletin.com/celtics-benefitting-from-playing-smart-basketball/

- CHI: Bulls Continue To Come Up Short Vs NBA Elite (from KC Johnson, NBC Sports):  https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/shorthanded-bulls-loss-suns-drops-them-1-11-vs-nba-elite

- CLE: The Cavs' Season Just Took An Interesting Turn (from Dan Devine, The Ringer):  https://www.theringer.com/nba/2022/2/7/22922159/caris-levert-trade-cavaliers-pacers

- DAL: Brunson's Childhood Memories Reveal His Unflappable Spirit (from Callie Caplan, Morning News):  https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2022/02/07/jalen-brunson-has-become-the-mavs-top-trade-asset-but-his-unflappable-focus-has-kept-him-steady/

- DET: Film Study:  A Closer Look At Jerami Grant While He's Still A Piston (from Bryce Simon, Detroit Bad Boys):  https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2022/2/7/22921812/detroit-pistons-jerami-grant-film-dont-lie-a-closer-look

- GSW: How A Speech From Draymond Changed The Course Of The Dubs' Season (from Connor Letourneau, SF Chronicle):  https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/How-a-speech-from-Draymond-Green-changed-the-16840409.php

- GSW: Film Breakdown: Poole's Growth As A Playmaker (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind):  https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2022/2/7/22922999/warriors-thunder-jordan-poole-film-breakdown

- GSW: Video Analysis: Kuminga/Curry Off-Ball Chemistry For Flying Dunks (from Eric Apricot, Dub Nation HQ):  

Dub Nation HQ
Explain One Play: Jonathan Kuminga and Steph Curry off-ball chemistry for flying dunks
A list of all Explain One Play articles and videos is at The new Explain One Play index. Jonathan Kuminga came in and played a controlled game in the 2022.02.07.GSW-OKC matchup, and provided a huge spark off the bench. It was good to see his chemistry with Steph Curry off-ball, as well as seeing Kuminga setting his own back screens. His making 0.5 second…
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3 years ago · 15 likes · 31 comments · Eric Apricot

- GSW: Dubs Demonstrate How To Develop Talent While Keeping Stars (from Daniel Hardee, Dub Nation HQ):  

Dub Nation HQ
Warriors beat Thunder and demonstrate how to develop talent while keeping stars
We shouldn’t be surprised that the Golden State Warriors cruised to a 110-98 victory over the inferior Oklahoma City Thunder. The Dubs are on a 9-game winning streak and own the second best record in the NBA. The Thunder are plummeting toward the lottery at maximum velocity…
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3 years ago · 6 likes · 6 comments · Daniel Hardee

- HOU: Josh Christopher Starting To Play Like A Lottery Pick (from Lachard Binkley, The Dream Shake ):  https://www.thedreamshake.com/2022/2/8/22922293/josh-christopher-houston-rockets-starting-to-play-like-a-lottery-pick

- IND: The Pacers Have Kick-Started Their Rebuild (from Tony East, Forbes):  https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonyeast/2022/02/07/indiana-pacers-trade-caris-levert-to-cleveland-cavaliers-kickstarting-rebuild/?sh=58f2a3f8138a

From Bob Kravitz, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3116749/2022/02/07/kravitz-caris-levert-trade-needs-to-be-the-start-of-total-pacers-rebuild/

- LAC: Powell Confident He'll Mesh With Clippers & Their Dynamic Duo (from Andrew Greif, LA Times):  https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2022-02-07/norman-powell-clippers-trade-kawhi-leonard-paul-george

From Mirjam Swanson, OC Register:  https://www.dailybreeze.com/2022/02/07/clippers-norman-powell-feels-at-home-with-clippers/

- LAL: Lakers' Coaching Faith In Westbrook Has Slipped (from Kyle Goon, OC Register):  https://www.dailybreeze.com/2022/02/07/russell-westbrooks-minutes-show-how-lakers-coaching-faith-in-him-has-slipped/

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