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Basketball Intelligence For 3/19/23

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Basketball Intelligence For 3/19/23

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

Basketball Intelligence
Mar 19, 2023
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TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES

BOS: A promising start unraveled for the Celtics in loss to Utah, but they still clinched a playoff spot
Gary Washburn, Boston Globe

BOS: What Celtics said about blocked final possession drawn up for Jayson Tatum
Souichi Terada, Mass Live

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BOS: Alarming issues persist in brutal loss to Jazz
Steve Hewitt, Boston Herald

BOS: Danny Ainge has faith in Joe Mazzulla, thinks Celtics coach could be ‘legendary’
Jay King, The Athletic

CHI: Beverley's leadership is undeniable
KC Johnson, NBC Sports

CHI: Beverley continues to be catalyst to victories
Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic

CHI: Hot 3-point shooting leads to win against the Heat
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune

CHI: Dosunmu needs to find his way back on offense
Joe Cowley, Sun Times

CHI: Bulls are finally showing signs of being able to overcome adversity
Will Gottlieb, All CHGO

DEN: The Nuggets have lost their mojo
Harrison Wind, The DNVR

DEN: Jamal Murray and the “daily conversation” surrounding him
Mike Singer, Denver Post

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GSW: Three observations from a defeat that drops Dubs’ road record to 7-29
Monte Poole, NBC Sports

GSW: Grizzlies hand Warriors their 11th straight road loss
Madeline Kenney, Mercury News

GSW: How Jonathan Kuminga and Jordan Poole can lift a fatigued Warriors team
Shayna Rubin, Mercury News

IND: Pacers can't stop Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey
Dustin Dopirak, Indy Star

LAC: Good thing Kawhi Leonard is healthy, because Clippers are lost without him
Law Murray, The Athletic

LAC: With Kawhi sitting out, Clippers lose to the Magic
Broderick Turner, LA Times

MEM: Dillon Brooks' performance vs Steph Curry, Warriors adds to his All-Defensive team case
Damichael Cole, Commercial Appeal

MEM: Grizzlies even season series with win over Warriors
Parker Fleming, Bluff City Media

MIA: How Kevin Love has affected Heat’s defense and why he isn’t to blame for struggles
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald

MIA: Takeaways from another Heat loss to a sub-.500 team, as Bulls sweep season series
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald

MIN: Craving stability, Alexander-Walker has reason for optimism
Michael Grange, Sportsnet

NOP: Collapse in Houston encapsulates how Pelicans have 's*** the bed'
Christian Clark, The Advocate

NYK: Knicks Stay Hot in Brunson's Return
Tommy Beer, What’s On Tap

NYK: Mitchell Robinson shines in win over Nuggets; Knicks’ depth continues stepping up
Ian Begley, SNY

NYK: Knicks need Thibodeau's mantra of sacrifice and selflessness for postseason
Steve Popper, Newsday

OKC: How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's hometown shaped him
Joe Mussatto, The Oklahoman

ORL: Magic score a big victory to not go winless on West Coast trip
Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily

ORL: Fultz should get some Most Improved Player love
Luke Duffy, Orlando Magic Daily

PHI: Joel Embiid shows, once again why he’s unstoppable; De’Anthony Melton’s defense
Keith Pompey, The Inquirer

PHI: While injured, James Harden figured out how to mesh with Embiid and incorporate his teammates
Keith Pompey, The Inquirer

PHI: Observations on the final Sixers win of a 3-0 road trip
Noah Levick, NBC Sports

PHI: Rick Carlisle: ‘[Embiid is] a walking NBA cheat code right now’
Paul Hudrick, Liberty Ballers

PHI: Sixers dominate Pacers for eighth-straight win
Kyle Neubeck, Philly Voice

SAC: Davis, Sabonis power Kings in dominating win
Jarrod Castillo, NBC Sports

SAC: Terence Davis comes up big off the bench
Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee

SAC: Kings resistant to load management trend because ‘every day matters’ in NBA playoff race
Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee

SAS: Bates-Diop’s career year for the rebuilding Spurs should translate to more opportunities going forward
Jesus Gomez, Pounding The Rock

TOR: Gary Trent Jr. and Chris Boucher thrive off bench
Eric Koreen, The Athletic

UTA: Will Hardy’s coaching style has helped lay a foundation for the Jazz’s future
Sarah Todd, Deseret News

UTA: Jazz beat Celtics — on the zone defense, Ochai Agbaji’s development, and more
Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune

UTA: The Jazz are difficult to deal with. Just ask the Celtics
Tony Jones, The Athletic

WAS: Kings light up the Wizards as Washington’s woes continue
Ava Wallace, Washington Post

WAS: Wizards fall to Kings despite Kuzma's 33 points
Chase Hughes, NBC Sports


LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES

How Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla, Jazz’s Will Hardy helped each other as 1st-year NBA coaches
Souichi Terada, Mass Live

A year ago, Will Hardy and Joe Mazzulla were bonding as Celtics assistant coaches. Now they’re facing off as head coaches
Gary Washburn, Boston Globe

NBA power rankings
Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee

THE DRAFT

Riley Kugel: The Rise of the Florida Gators True Freshman
Paige Otto, No Ceilings

2023 Aggregate NBA Mock Draft
Michael Scotto/Alberto de Roa, Hoops Hype

8 second-round NBA Draft targets worth paying attention to
Ryan Caldwell, Detroit Bad Boys

7 NBA Prospects who Flashed in Round of 64
Cooper H, Medium.com


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