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TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
- ATL: Can The Hawks Be Fixed? (from Mat Issa, The All-Star): https://theallstar.io/can-the-atlanta-hawks-be-fixed/
- BKN: Q & A: Seth Curry (from Steve Serby, NY Post): https://nypost.com/2022/03/05/nets-seth-curry-talks-mike-krzyzewski-brother-stephen/
- BOS: Tatum Is Growing Ever More Comfortable With His Game (from Jay King, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3166951/2022/03/07/i-love-the-way-hes-playing-jayson-tatum-pours-in-54-points-in-celtics-win-over-nets/
From Chris Forsberg, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/best-play-jayson-tatums-big-game-vs-nets-didnt-land-box-score
From Gary Washburn, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/03/06/sports/celtics-confident-jayson-tatum-show-his-brilliance-against-nets/
- BOS: Celtics Notebook (from Mark Murphy, Boston Herald): https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/03/06/0306-bh-s-celtsnotes/
- DEN: Jokic Is Finding A Way Without Murray & Porter (from Ryan Blackburn, Denver Stiffs): https://www.denverstiffs.com/2022/3/7/22965183/nikola-jokic-is-finding-a-way-denver-nuggets-mvp
- DEN: Jokic Makes History In Comeback Win (from Mike Singer, Denver Post): https://www.denverpost.com/2022/03/06/nuggets-nikola-jokic-nba-history-pelicans-win
- DET: Cunningham Is Finding His Happy Place - In The Midrange (from James Edwards III, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3164695/2022/03/07/pistons-cade-cunningham-is-finding-his-happy-place-in-the-midrange/
- DET: Film Study: Saddiq Bey's Defense (from Bryce Simon, Detroit Bad Boys): https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2022/3/7/22963020/detroit-pistons-saddiq-bey-defense-film-analysis-film-dont-lie
- DET: Livers Gets His Shot To Impress (from Pistons.com ): https://www.nba.com/pistons/news/livers-gets-his-shot-to-impress
From Omari Sankofa II, Free Press: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/03/07/detroit-pistons-isaiah-livers-rhythm/9404715002/
- GSW: Klay's Mini-Slump (from Shayna Rubin, Mercury News): https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/03/07/warriors-a-closer-look-at-klay-thompsons-mini-slump
- HOU: Jalen Green's Maturation (from Kelly Iko, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3166914/2022/03/07/jalen-greens-maturation-along-with-kevin-porter-jr-and-christian-woods-play-key-in-big-rockets-win-over-grizzlies/
From Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Rockets-Jalen-Green-Grizzlies-Ja-Morant-comparison-16981846.php
- HOU: Rockets All-In On A Complete Rebuild (from Rahat Huq, Houston Chronicle): https://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/Tilman-Fertitta-Houston-Rockets-rebuild-tank-draft-16982985.php
From Harrison Hamm, Only Down One:
- LAC: Coach Lue: Cool, Calm - As Long As He Is In Control (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register): https://www.dailynews.com/2022/03/06/clippers-tyronn-lue-cool-calm-as-long-as-hes-in-control/
- LAL: LBJ's Understated Evolution As A Scorer (from Kyle Goon, OC Register): https://www.ocregister.com/2022/03/06/analysis-lebron-james-understated-evolution-as-a-scorer-has-helped-him-chase-nba-records/
- MEM: GM Zach Kleiman Has A Great Eye For Talent (from Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3160134/2022/03/07/basketballs-40-under-40-grizzlies-gm-zach-kleiman-has-discipline-of-a-lawyer-and-a-great-eye-for-talent/
- MIL: Keys Behind The Recent Win Streak (from Thomas Brown, Hoops Habit): https://hoopshabit.com/2022/03/07/keys-milwaukee-bucks-streak/
- MIN: Prince Is Seizing Opportunity With Edwards Resting (from Troy Asseln, Zone Coverage): https://zonecoverage.com/2022/timberwolves/taurean-prince-is-seizing-every-opportunity-with-edwards-resting/
- NOP: Q & A: Pels' Asst GM Bryson Graham (from Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3166063/2022/03/07/nba-40-under-40-pelicans-assistant-gm-bryson-graham-who-will-be-a-gm-in-the-next-five-years/
- NOP: The Pels Outscored Opponents By 26.8 PPG In 1st Four Post-ASG Games (from Jim Eichenhofer, pelicans.com) https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-practice-report-presented-hub-international-nolas-historically-dominant-second-half
- PHO: Q & A: Devin Booker (from Lane Florsheim, Wall Street Journal): https://www.wsj.com/articles/devin-booker-interview-kobe-bryant-11646659758?mod=e2twmag
- PHO: The Life & Career Of Suns' HOF Broadcaster Al McCoy, Part One (from Patrick Kurish, Suns.com): https://www.nba.com/suns/news/greatest-sun-al-mccoy#
- PHO: The Suns Keep Chugging Along (from Kurt Streeter, NY Times): https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/07/sports/basketball/phoenix-suns-nba-best-record.html
- POR: Simons Adjusts To Being #1 Option (from Casey Holdahl, blazers.com): https://www.nba.com/blazers/forwardcenter/his-fourth-season-anfernee-simons-adjusts-life-number-one-option
- SAS: Why The Spurs Aren't Playing Richardson More (from Jesus Gomez, pounding The Rock): https://www.poundingtherock.com/2022/3/6/22964654/why-the-spurs-arent-playing-josh-richardson-more
- TOR: Reasons To Feel Good About The Struggling Raptors (from Eric Koreen, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3166805/2022/03/06/scottie-barnes-stardom-pascal-siakams-fight-and-more-10-reasons-to-feel-good-about-the-struggling-raptors/
- TOR: Mind Right, Body Right, Game Right (from Vivek Jacob, Raptors.com): https://www.nba.com/raptors/news/mind-right-body-right-game-right
- WAS: KP's Wizards Debut (from Josh Robbins, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3166882/2022/03/07/hes-one-of-a-kind-kristaps-porzingis-lived-up-to-his-nickname-in-his-washington-wizards-debut/
- WAS: Kuzma Cherishes The Opportunity To Redefine Himself (from Josh Robbins, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3166171/2022/03/07/kyle-kuzma-cherishes-the-opportunity-to-redefine-himself-with-the-wizards-im-very-misunderstood/
LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES
- 7 Observations (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer): https://www.theringer.com/nba/2022/3/7/22965361/jarrett-allen-injury-knicks-sixers
- The Play-In Tournament Has Already Accomplished Its Goal (from Ben Golliver/Jeremy Gottlieb, Washington Post): https://s2.washingtonpost.com/camp-rw/?trackId=5969746d9bbc0f4b7755cfed&s=6226392a9d2fda34e7c11c08&linknum=4&linktot=91
- The NBA's Unluckiest Passers (from Ian Levy, The Step Back): https://fansided.com/2022/03/07/nba-unluckiest-passers-power-ranking/
- This Season's Biggest Surprises (from Colin Ward-Henninger, CBS Sports): https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ranking-nba-seasons-biggest-surprises-including-lakers-disaster-james-harden-trade-grizzlies-rapid-rise/
- Overtime Elite: The Thompson Twins Are Spearheading A New Path To The NBA Lottery (form Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/2022/03/07/overtime-elite-thompson-twins-daily-cover
- 2022 Draft: Undervalued Prospects (from Nathan Grubel, No Ceilings):
- 2022 Mock Draft 1.3 (from Adam Spinella, The Box And One):
YESTERDAY'S GAMES
- BOS 126, BKN 120:
From Keith Smith, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2022/3/7/22965496/jayson-tatum-takes-over-in-victory-10-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-brooklyn-nets
From Tim Bontemps, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33440009/jayson-tatum-54-points-lead-boston-celtics-kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-nets
From Mark Murphy, Boston Herald: https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/03/06/tatum-scores-54-leads-celtics-to-126-120-win-over-brooklyn/
From John Karalis, Boston Sports Journal: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/03/06/karalis-celtics-hit-new-high-with-win-over-brooklyn-nets
From Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/03/06/sports/another-jayson-tatum-masterpiece-helps-celtics-over-nets/
- CLE 104, TOR 96:
From Chris Fedor, cleveland.com: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/03/cleveland-cavaliers-win-season-series-tighten-grip-on-playoff-spot-with-104-96-win-over-toronto-raptors.html
From Jamar Hinds, Raptors Republic: https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2022/03/07/shooting-woes-continue-raptors-lose-crucial-game-to-cavs/
From Aaron Rose, Sports Illustrated: https://www.kansas.com/sports/nba/article259136088.html
From Josh Lewenberg, TSN: https://www.tsn.ca/josh-lewenberg-play-in-tournament-inevitable-for-raptors-after-loss-to-cleveland-1.1767152
From JD Quirante, Raptors HQ: https://www.raptorshq.com/2022/3/6/22964862/toronto-raptors-cleveland-cavaliers-recap-comeback-short-scottie-barnes-evan-mobley
From Mike Ganter, Toronto Sun: https://canoe.com/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors/raptors-spirited-effort-cant-overcome-lack-of-offence-in-loss-to-cleveland-cavaliers/wcm/673bc8a0-fe3c-4796-915c-a264ecbccb8e
- DEN 136, NOP 130 (OT):
From Mike Singer, Denver Post: https://www.denverpost.com/2022/03/06/nuggets-nikola-jokic-nba-history-pelicans-win
From Ashley Nevel, Mile High Sports: https://milehighsports.com/nikola-jokic-gets-historic-triple-double-as-nuggets-top-pelicans-in-overtime/
From Brendan Vogt, The DNVR: https://thednvr.com/grades-best-player-in-the-world/
From Harrison Wind, The DNVR: https://thednvr.com/hes-a-cold-blooded-killer-we-continue-to-witness-greatness-with-nikola-jokic/
- HOU 123, MEM 112:
From Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Fast-finish-and-a-breakthrough-streak-busting-16982523.php and https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Rockets-end-12-game-losing-streak-with-win-over-16982388.php
From Damichael Cole, Commercial Appeal: https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/nba/grizzlies/2022/03/06/memphis-grizzlies-score-live-updates-vs-houston-rockets/6949877001/
From BC Abraham, Grizzly Bear Blues: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2022/3/6/22964790/recap-grizzlies-run-into-a-problem-in-houston
- MIL 132, PHO 122:
From Eric Nehm, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3166563/2022/03/07/khris-middleton-and-jrue-holiday-lift-bucks-in-win-over-suns-they-were-making-shots-they-were-feeling-good/
From Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel: https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2022/03/06/milwaukee-bucks-vs-phoenix-suns-fiserv-forum-game-score-updates-abc/9381886002/
From Gabe Stoltz, Brew Hoop: https://www.brewhoop.com/2022/3/7/22964533/milwaukee-vs-phoenix-bucks-block-out-suns-132-122
From Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic: https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2022/03/06/5-takeaways-suns-falling-late-bucks-finals-rematch-showdown/9407286002 and https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2022/03/06/suns-fall-late-12-1-bucks-run-nba-finals-rematch-loss/9405204002/
From Kellan Olson, Arizona Sports: https://arizonasports.com/story/3055593/phoenix-suns-tremendous-shorthanded-effort-nearly-enough-to-upset-bucks/
From Dalton Sell, Behind The Buck Pass: https://behindthebuckpass.com/2022/03/07/takeaways-milwaukee-bucks-action-packed-win-phoenix-suns/
From Jack Maloney, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/khris-middleton-reminds-everyone-of-his-importance-to-bucks-with-season-high-44-points-in-win-over-suns/
- NYK 116, LAC 93:
From Tommy Beer, What's On Tap:
From Mirjam Swanson, OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2022/03/06/rj-barrett-knicks-rout-clippers/
From Andrew Greif, LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2022-03-06/clippers-shooting-struggles-new-york-knicks-nba
From Stefan Bondy, Daily News: https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/ny-knicks-beat-clippers-wire-to-wire-rout-20220307-iccym3xxnrgqvc75n7hdiiqiq4-story.html
- UTA 116, OKC 103:
From Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2022/03/06/triple-team-jazzs-point/
From Sarah Todd, Deseret News: https://www.deseret.com/2022/3/6/22963852/instant-analysis-bojan-bogdanovic-breaks-franchise-record-as-jazz-beat-thunder
From Joe Mussatto, The Oklahoman: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2022/03/06/thunder-vs-jazz-score-nba-game-recap-bojan-bogdanovic-donovan-mitchell-utah-win/9404963002/
- WAS 133, IND 123:
From James Boyd, Indy Star: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2022/03/06/pacers-vs-wizards-goga-bitadze-has-career-high-kristaps-porzingis-makes-debut/6928688001/
From Chase Hughes, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/sterling-wizards-debut-kristaps-porzingis-133-123-win-vs-pacers
From Ava Wallace, Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03/06/kristaps-porzingis-wizards-debut-pacers/
FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives: http://basketballintelligence.net/2018/03/07/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-3718-part-one/
PRO HOOPS HISTORY
- Front Office Pioneer Wayne Embry's Unappreciated Achievement Reaches Milestone (from Steve Aschburner, NBA.com): https://www.nba.com/news/front-office-pioneer-wayne-embrys-unappreciated-achievement-reaches-milestone
- 40 Years Ago, The Sixers Tried To Coax Wilt Out Of Retirement (from Matt Breen, The Inquirer): https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-wilt-chamberlain-retirement-1982-billy-cunningham-julius-erving-20220307.html
- Bob Pettit, NBA's 1st MVP (from Curtis Harris, Pro Hoops History):