Basketball Intelligence For 3/1/24
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
TEAM-SPECIFIC
ATL: Hawks score just 16 points in first quarter, fall to Nets
Lauren Williams, AJC
BKN: Nets steamroll Hawks behind lights-out shooting
Lucas Kaplan, Nets Daily
BOS: The Celtics won’t be caught in the East, which leads to a look at playoff possibilities, and other thoughts
Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe
CHA: Jeff Peterson’s job rebuilding the Hornets won’t be easy. Here’s his early to-do list
Rod Boone, Charlotte Observer
CHI: Bulls unveil secret sharpshooter Onuralp Bitim, upset Cavs in double overtime
Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic
DEN: Nuggets defeat Heat in NBA Finals rematch
Bennett Durando, Denver Post
DEN: Michael Porter Jr. posts another 30-point double-double as Denver Nuggets deal with Jamal Murray's injury
Vinny Benedetto, Denver Gazette
DEN: The genius of Nikola Jokić and how he and Nuggets make it look easy
Mo Dakhil, The Athletic
GSW: Behind the Warriors' sudden turnaround: The reintroduction of Draymond Green
Dan Devine, Yahoo Sports
GSW: Warriors beat Knicks for seventh straight road win
Jerry McDonald, Bay Area News Group
HOU: Jalen Green heats up in loss to Suns
Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle
HOU: Şengün not keen on being center of opponents' attention
Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle
IND: Success Of Pacers’ February Trades May Hinge On Doug McDermott
Tony East, Forbes
LAC: Coach Tyronn Lue takes responsibility for Clippers’ collapse against Lakers
Broderick Turner, LA Times
LAC: Clippers are aware of the issues they need to clean up – turnovers, defensive breakdowns and stagnant offensive sets
Janis Carr, OC Register
LAL: Anthony Davis and Lakers outlast Wizards for back-to-back overtime wins
Dan Woike, LA Times
LAL: Lakers show signs that they’re turning into a playoff team
Dan Woike, LA Times
LAL: Anthony Davis, LeBron James help Lakers hold off struggling Wizards in OT
Khobi Price, OC Register
MIA: Herro forges through injury, rumors, role change
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
MIA: Late Heat rally falls short in Denver, as five-game win streak ends.
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
MIL: Bucks win fourth straight
Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel
MIN: Jim Petersen previews tonight’s Wolves game vs Kings
Ray LeBov/Nick Agar-Johnson, Kings Weekly Podcast
MIN: Timberwolves bench is big-time strength
Jim Souhan, Star Tribune
MIN: Timberwolves need an even-keeled Jaden McDaniels to reach their highest potential
Chris Hine, Star Tribune
Jaden McDaniels can lock it down on defense, but he can't lock himself down when emotions get the best of him. His teammates and coaches are working to help
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