Basketball Intelligence For 4/12/22
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
- BOS: 16 Wins Away From Hoisting 18th Championship Banner (from Keith Smith, Celtics Blog): https://www.celticsblog.com/2022/4/11/23020715/16-equals-18-boston-celtics-nba-playoffs
From Sean McGuire, NESN: https://nesn.com/2022/04/five-reasons-why-second-seeded-celtics-can-reach-win-nba-finals/
- BOS: Brad Stevens' Fearless Approach To His GM Role Is Paying Off (from Chris Forsberg, NBC Sports): https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/architect-brad-stevens-fearless-approach-helped-him-build-winner-boston
- CLE: Evan Mobley: The Next Big Thing? (from Rob Mahoney, The Ringer): https://www.theringer.com/2022/4/12/23021359/evan-mobley-cleveland-cavaliers-play-in-tournament
From Tom Withers, AP: https://apnews.com/article/cleveland-cavaliers-brooklyn-nets-nba-sports-jarrett-allen-4374b5c955d0613a6251026efe6691fa
- DAL: Doncic's Injury & Recovery Timeline (from Tim Cato/Jeff Stotts, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3244173/2022/04/12/luka-doncic-calf-sprain-recovery/?source=rss
From Callie Caplan, Morning News: https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2022/04/11/injury-experts-talk-luka-doncic-calf-injury-scenarios-and-complex-risk-reward-of-playoff-return/
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- DET: Inside Cade's Rookie Season (from James Edwards III, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3243942/2022/04/11/cade-cunningham-rookie-pistons-franchise/
- GSW: Highs And Lows From Dubs' Turbulent Regular Season (from Monte Poole, NBC Sports): https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/ten-best-worst-moments-warriors-turbulent-2021-22-nba-season
- GSW: Here Comes Klay (from Chris Herring, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/2022/04/12/klay-thompson-golden-state-warriors-found-rhythm