Basketball Intelligence For 4/13/24

Today's Best NBA Reporting and Analysis

Apr 13, 2024

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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