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*FEATURE OF THE DAY*

Trajan Langdon helps transform Pistons
Marc J Spears, Andscape


TEAM-SPECIFIC

BKN: Maxwell Lewis catching Nets’ attention with strong, energetic play
Brian Lewis, NY Post

CHA: On brink of playoff elimination, Hornets coming together: ‘Imagine when we’re fully healthy’
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer

CHI: Coby White can’t be stopped — or slowed — as the new focal point for the Chicago Bulls
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune

CLE: What part of the Cavs is worthy of worry?
Terry Pluto, cleveland.com

CLE: ‘Ghost Flex’: Inside a Cavs play helping to power the NBA’s best offense
Evan Gualberto, cleveland.com

CLE: 3 Failures to explain Cavaliers losing streak - and how to fix them
Josh Cornelissen, King James Gospel

DAL: Injury-replacement extraordinaire Kessler Edwards' time with Mavs is coming to an end
Mike Curtis, Morning News

DEN: Is playoff seeding or rest more important for the Nuggets?
Vinny Benedetto/Chris Schmaedeke, Denver Gazette

DET: Trajan Langdon helps transform Pistons
Marc J Spears, Andscape

GSW: Steph Curry injured on hard fall in Warriors’ victory over Raptors
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News

GSW: Warriors will need to play “perfect basketball” if Steph Curry misses time
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News

IND: Pacers continue to find a way
Scott Agness, Fieldhouse Files

The Pacers have won five of their last six games, including three this week (and two in overtime). With odds and circumstances against them, they've been resilient and figured it out.

IND: 'I have no pressure here': Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin at ease in clutch games
Scott Horner, Indy Star

LAC: Clippers continue playoff push against formidable opponents
Broderick Turner, LA Times

LAL: For the Lakers, the past eight days have been about surviving the schedule
Jovan Buha, The Athletic

LAL: Bronny James credits focus on his game for career-best 17 points during loss to Bucks
Dan Woike, LA Times

LAL: Bronny James takes center stage, confidence 'growing'
Dave McMenamin, ESPN

MEM: Grizzlies: 5 key trends for playoff seeding, outcome
Parker Fleming, Subtsakalidis

MIA: Davion Mitchell has made one thing blatantly obvious for the Heat this year
Brennan Sims, All U Can Heat

MIA: Reeling Heat continues to struggle to hold on to leads and in the clutch
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald

MIA: Spoelstra believes Heat has been ‘worthy to win’ for most of long skid. Also, a Wiggins update
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald

MIL: Bucks beat Lakers 118-89 without Damian Lillard
Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel

NYK: Knicks can’t have lapses as they did against Spurs at this point in season
James Edwards III, The Athletic

NYK: Josh Hart rips Knicks lack of effort in concerning loss to Hornets
Stefan Bondy, NY Post

NYK: ‘He’s in the NBA for a reason’: Mamukelashvili’s reason seems to be beating New York all by himself.
Antonio Losada, Posting And Toasting

NYK: Rock Bottom: Things are spiraling
Jonathan Macri, Knicks Film School

ORL: Little-used veteran gave Orlando Magic poise when they need him
Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily

Cory Joseph was signed to be a veteran voice in the locker room. Nearing the end of a solid journeyman career, he was not meant to impact the season. With the Orlando Magic crushed by injuries at a crucial point in the season, Joseph has proven how valuable a veteran can be.

PHI: Sixers outclassed by Thunder reserves in 100-133 loss
Zach Ciavolella, Philly Sports Network

PHI: Sixers tied for NBA’s fifth-worst record after a loss to the Thunder
Keith Pompey, The Inquirer

With 13 games remaining, the Sixers are again tied with the Nets in a race to the bottom to increase their chances of keeping their first-round pick.

PHI: Quentin Grimes making a name for himself with the 76ers ... and perhaps beyond
Morten Stig Jensen, Yahoo Sports

PHX: The Phoenix Suns, energy-generated behavior and one last gasp to save a miserable season
Doug Haller, The Athletic

PHX: Will Collin Gillespie be available if Suns make NBA playoffs?
Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic

POR: Trail Blazers final month stock watch: 3 rising, 1 plummeting fast
Reece Kunz, Rip City Project

SAC: Huerter goes off as ex-Kings and Bulls stars clash in ‘spicy’ battle against former teams
Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee

SAC: DeMar DeRozan reaches 25,000 career points
Law Murray, The Athletic

SAC: DeRozan reaches career milestone, but Kevin Huerter gets revenge as Bulls top Kings
Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee

SAS: Film: Revisiting Mamu's Career High Scoring Night
Paul Garcia, The Spot Up Shot

TOR: Raptors show positive signs in tight loss against surging Warriors
Michael Grange, Sportsnet

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