TEAM-SPECIFIC
ATL: Hawks lose to Timberwolves, drop fifth consecutive game
Lauren Williams, AJC
BKN: Sean Marks returning as GM for next season with pivotal coaching hire looming
Brian Lewis, NY Post
BI Note, This is a difficult statement to fully unpack, lacking internal consistency, even beyond the this/that muddled discrepancy: “ Joe and I will make this decision, and he has given me no reason to believe that I won’t be able to make that decision.”
BOS: Pritchard breaks out for career night
Brian Robb, Mass Live
BOS: There is no substitute for winning, as Celtics prove by routing Hornets with Payton Pritchard-led group
Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe
CHA: Steve Clifford is approaching transition from role as Hornets coach to team consultant
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer
CHI: Bulls’ 2-way rookie Adama Sanogo drops 20-20 game vs. Wizards
Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic
CHI: The Bulls haven’t adapted to the reality of 3-point shooting in the NBA
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune
CLE: Cavs playoff hopes rest on Donovan Mitchell, but also the lessons learned along the way
Jason Lloyd, The Athletic
CLE: Cavs not celebrating playoff-clinching win. They have sights on bigger goals
Chris Fedor, cleveland.com
CLE: Garland’s dagger proves the value of his season-long opportunities
Ethan Sands, cleveland.com
DAL: Undermanned Mavericks show resilience but can’t find footing in home finale vs. Pistons
Mike Curtis, Morning News
DEN: Nuggets suffer shocking loss in San Antonio
Vinny Benedetto, Denver Gazette
DET: Pistons rookie Marcus Sasser finishing season strong after conversation with coach
Omari Sankofa II, Free Press
GSW: The Warriors ran into a big man and their biggest problem
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News
GSW: Warriors lose another home game, give away their clearest shot at the eighth seed
Anthony Slater, The Athletic
GSW: How Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy has navigated first year in NBA’s toughest job
Ann Killion, SF Chronicle
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