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Basketball Intelligence For 4/22/23

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

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Apr 22, 2023
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YESTERDAY’S GAMES

Hawks pull one back at home, Knicks swarm Cavs, Nuggets go up 3-0
Ric Bucher/John Fanta, Fox Sports

Knicks stage ’90s party at MSG; injuries take center stage; Hawks, Nuggets roll
John Hollinger, The Athletic

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ATL 130, BOS 122

Hawks feed off home crowd as they down Celtics in Game 3
Lauren Williams, AJC

Hawks beat Celtics in Game 3 with impressive shot making
Jared Weiss, The Athletic

Mazzulla expected ‘a big punch’ from Hawks, and that’s what Celtics were hit with
Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe

Trae Young, Dejounte Murray give the Hawks life – and something to think about
Jeff Schultz, The Athletic

How the Hawks rebounded to turn back the Celtics in Game 3
Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe

Grant Williams’ performance provides a positive note in an ugly Celtics loss
Jack Simone, Celtics Blog

Celtics’ defense was missing in action as the Hawks got back into the series
Keith Smith, Celtics Blog

DEN 120, MIN 111

Nuggets win Game 3 with poise and execution
Tony Jones, The Athletic

Despite Anthony Edwards' 36 points, Timberwolves fall to Denver and trail 3-0
Chris Hine, Star Tribune

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Identity-less Timberwolves fall into 3-0 hole
Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press

Jokic on Game 3 win over Timberwolves: “We didn’t want to give them life”
Mike Singer, Denver Post

NYK 99, CLE 79

Cavs have worst offensive performance this season in Game 3 loss to Knicks
Kelsey Russo, The Athletic

Barrett made shots, played dogged defense and his finding open teammates when he drove into the heart of the Cleveland defense was crucial
Tommy Beer, What’s On Tap

How Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson and Isaiah Hartenstein smothered the Cavs
Fred Katz, The Athletic

Cavs set new mark for futility in Game 3 loss to the Knicks
Chris Fedor, cleveland.com


THE OTHER SERIES

BKN-PHI

Maxey Is The Sixers’ Star Of Today And Tomorrow
Jackson Frank, DIME

GSW-SAC

Why Game 3 raises red flags for Sacramento
Sam Amick, The Athletic

When Mike Brown left Warriors, Jama Mahlalela took over as master of detail
Connor Letourneau, SF Chronicle

Kings struggled with physicality in Game 3 loss
James Ham, The Kings Beat

LAC-PHO

With Kawhi Leonard out, Norman Powell is ready for latest Clippers crisis
Andrew Greif, LA Times

With Leonard day-to-day, Clippers hope (game) time is on their side this weekend
Law Murray, The Athletic

Devin Booker Is Proving He’s A Force To Be Reckoned With
Shane Young, Forbes

MIA-MIL

Connaughton rediscovered his rhythm in Game 2
Eric Nehm, The Athletic

TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES

BOS: Before landing with the Celtics, 6MOY Malcolm Brogdon reassessed his place in NBA
Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe

DAL: 5 roster upgrades the Mavericks must make this offseason
Tyler Watts, The Smoking Cuban

DET: Pistons head coach search: Three candidates have emerged as early front-runners
James Edwards III, The Athletic

OKC: The Making Of A Star: SGA’s Work Behind The Scenes Continues To Pay Off
Nick Crain, Forbes

ORL: 3 would-be X-factors for the Magic’s future playoff runs
Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily

TOR: Nurse’s exit shouldn’t be only step in Masai Ujiri’s Raptors reimagining
Eric Koreen, The Athletic

TOR: Nurse firing indicates Raptors are ready to move past their championship glory
Josh Lewenberg, TSN

TOR: Where Raptors go next isn't clear
Michael Grange, Sportsnet

TOR: Ujiri is honest about team’s failures, but recommits to team’s philosophy
Louis Zatzman, Raptors Republic

LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES

Why the NBA got serious about mental health
Joe Vardon, The Athletic

VYING FOR VICTOR

Wembanyama officially declares for NBA draft
Jonathan Givony, ESPN

At 7-foot-5, with an 8-foot wingspan, Wembanyama will immediately be the tallest and longest player in the NBA, but he also brings the skill set of a guard, regularly being tasked with bringing the ball up the court for his team, initiating offense and shooting 3-pointers from all over the floor. The timing, instincts and anticipation he shows defensively with his ability to cover ground fluidly and change the geometry of the game with his dimensions give him game-changing potential on that end of the floor as well.

Wembanyama is in the midst of a historic season in France, averaging 21.5 points, 9.9 rebounds, 3.1 blocks and 2.3 assists per game and leading the French league in virtually every statistical category despite being only 19 years old, making him the runaway favorite for MVP honors. He has surprised many by leading one of the youngest teams in the league to a 19-10 record that puts it in second place currently, potentially setting up a deep playoff run that could extend past the date of the NBA draft on June 22.


THE DRAFT

Dereck Lively is the Perfect Modern NBA Center
Chris Keesee/Rafael Barlowe, NBA Big Board

FROM THE ARCHIVES: four years ago today


Today’s BI is dedicated to the memory of Ernie Barrett
Paulian Dedaj, Fox Sports

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