Basketball Intelligence For 3/2/22
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
- BKN: David Duke, Jr Is Living His Dream (from Bill Koch, Providence Journal): https://darik.news/rhodeisland/providences-own-david-duke-jr-is-pursuing-his-dream-in-the-nba/202203497241.html
- BOS: The Celtics' Suffocating Defense (from Robert O'Connell, FiveThirtyEight): https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-celtics-have-finally-found-their-identity-suffocating-defense/
- BOS: Film Breakdown: Why The Celtics Signed Matt Ryan (from Jared Weiss, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3155496/2022/03/01/why-the-celtics-signed-elite-shooter-matt-ryan-film-breakdown/
- BOS: The Celtics Are In Even Greater Need Of Depth (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe): https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/03/02/sports/jaylen-browns-injury-leaves-thin-celtics-even-greater-need-depth/
- CHI: The Mark Of DeMar (from David Thorpe, True Hoop):
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- CLE: New Cavs GM Gansey Speaks With Reporters (from Kelsey Russo, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3155921/2022/03/01/new-cavs-gm-mike-gansey-speaks-about-darius-garlands-injury-playoff-expectations-and-more/
- CLE: How KLove's Rebirth Has Sparked The Cavs (from Jackson Frank, The Analyst): https://theanalyst.com/na/2022/03/kevin-love-sixth-man-of-the-year-candidate-cleveland-cavaliers/
- CLE: Cavs Have No Fear of Daunting March (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com): https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/03/cleveland-cavaliers-have-no-fear-of-daunting-march-set-sights-on-finishing-what-they-started-in-turnaround-season.html
- DAL: Q & A: Luka Doncic (from Callie Caplan, Morning News): https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2022/03/01/qa-with-luka-doncic-his-favorite-passes-and-whether-february-2022-was-best-month-of-his-nba-career/
- DAL: Asst Coach Dudley Is A Key Part of The Mavs (from Isaac Harris, Mavs.com): https://www.mavs.com/dudley-mavs-impact/
- DEN: The Secret To The Nuggets' Success: The Bench (from Tommy Knowlton, Denver Stiffs): https://www.denverstiffs.com/2022/3/2/22957125/denver-nuggets-nba-playoffs-mvp-nikola-jokic-demarcus-cousins-michael-malone-jamychal-green
- DET: Isaiah Livers Is Ready For His Closeup (from James Edwards III, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3157428/2022/03/01/pistons-isaiah-livers-is-ready-for-his-close-up/
- DET: Why Bringing Hayes Off The Bench Is Working (from Omari Sankofa II, Free Press): https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/03/02/detroit-pistons-killian-hayes-bench/9336812002/
- DET: A Look At The Pistons' Ball Handlers In Ball Screens (from Bryce Simon, Detroit Bad Boys): https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2022/3/2/22954090/detroit-pistons-cade-cunningham-film-dont-lie-ball-screens
- DET: Pistons Finding Cohesion With Roster Nearly Healthy (from Lauren Willaims, MLive): https://www.mlive.com/pistons/2022/03/pistons-finding-cohesion-with-roster-nearly-healthy.html
- GSW: Film Breakdown: Dubs' Half-Court Offensive Efficiency Has Been Lacking (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind): https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2022/3/1/22957701/warriors-timberwolves-steph-curry-jordan-poole-andrew-wiggins-karl-anthony-towns-film-breakdown
- GSW: 'Two-Way Wiggs' Has Gone Missing When Dubs Need Him Most (from Monte Poole, NBC Sports): https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/andrew-wiggins-not-providing-two-way-punch-when-warriors-need-him-most
- HOU: Introducing Jalen Green 2.0 (from Kelly Iko, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3154722/2022/03/02/introducing-jalen-green-2-0-1000-shots-steph-currys-advice-and-software-updates-fueling-the-no-2-picks-growth
- HOU: Q & A: Daishen Nix (from Lachard Binkley, The Dream Shake): https://www.thedreamshake.com/2022/3/2/22956236/interview-with-rio-grande-vipers-and-houston-rockets-standout-guard-daishen-nix-nba-2022
- HOU: Rockets Seek Better Inside Execution (from Jonathan Feigin, Houston Chronicle): https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Rockets-facing-gauntlet-of-big-men-16969627.php
- LAC: RoCo Talks Mental Health (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register): https://www.ocregister.com/2022/03/02/clippers-robert-covington-talks-mental-health-i-was-in-that-sunken-place/