Basketball Intelligence For 3/9/22
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
- BKN: The Nets Are Running Out Of Time (from Chris Herring, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/2022/03/08/kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-brooklyn-nets-running-out-of-time
- BOS: How KD Adjusted To Celtics' Switching Defense (from Adam Spinella, Celtics Blog): https://www.celticsblog.com/2022/3/8/22967027/how-a-switching-defense-adjusts-star-play-boston-celtics-ime-udoka-kevin-durant-ja-morant-trae-young
- CHA: Isaiah Thomas Opens Up (from Jared Weiss, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3171692/2022/03/08/isaiah-thomas-opens-up-on-celtics-brad-stevens-and-his-nba-future-theres-no-way-i-can-give-up-on-this/
From Gary Washburn, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/03/08/sports/isaiah-thomas-longs-be-with-celtics-again-call-is-not-coming/
- CHI How Can Bulls Get LaVine To Regain Confidence Driving To The Rim (form Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune): https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-chicago-bulls-zach-lavine-20220309-uh2a4meqajcwrclgeuf3ocxham-story.html
- CHI: Javonte Green Making Name For Himself, Regardless Of Role (from KC Johnson, NBC Sports): https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/bulls-javonte-green-making-name-self-regardless-role
- CLE: Garland Continues Leap With Career Night Vs Pacers (from Kelsey Russo,The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3172208/2022/03/09/cavs-darius-garland-continues-leap-with-41-point-career-night-hes-become-a-dominant-force/
From Chris Fedor, cleveland.com: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/03/darius-garland-has-become-dominant-force-in-third-season-with-cleveland-cavaliers.html
- CLE: What Jarrett Allen’s Injury Means For Cavs (from Brayden Todd, Cavs Nation): https://cavsnation.com/cavs-what-jarrett-allens-injury-means-for-cleveland/
- DEN: Tommy Balcetis Is A Rising Star In Nuggets' Front Office (from Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3171730/2022/03/09/nba-40-under-40-a-heart-issue-ended-tommy-balcetis-playing-career-now-hes-a-rising-star-in-the-nuggets-front-office/
- DET: Bagley's Athleticism Creating Options For Pistons (from Rod Beard, Detroit News): https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/03/08/marvin-bagley-detroit-pistons/9424406002/
- GSW: Examining The Steph-Klay-Poole Trio's Offensive Potential (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind): https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2022/3/8/22968469/warriors-clippers-steph-curry-klay-thompson-jordan-poole-film-breakdown
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