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May 19, 2022
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PLAYOFFS: CONFERENCE FINALS

  • A Glass-Half Full View For Each Of The Remaining Teams (from Mike Shearer, Basketball Poetry):

    Basketball Poetry
    Reasons For Optimism
    Programming note: Basketball Poetry is a day early this week. We’ll resume normal programming Tuesday of next week. Enjoy the weekend! No series is decided after one game. The Celtics and Heat played a close one throughout, and Boston surely expects to steal one in Miami with the probable return of starting point guard and Defensive Pl…
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    a year ago · Mike Shearer

- GSW 112,DAL 87:

  From Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/3321699/2022/05/19/warriors-mavericks-game-1-2/  and  https://theathletic.com/3319154/2022/05/18/jordan-poole-warriors-mavericks/

  From Dan Devine, The Ringer:  https://www.theringer.com/2022/5/19/23130162/warriors-mavericks-stephen-curry-luka-doncic  

  From Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN:  https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33942189/the-revolutionary-golden-state-warriors-defeated-luka-doncic-dallas-mavericks-embracing-old-school-ball  

  From Zach Harper, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/3318069/2022/05/18/warriors-mavericks-game-1/

  From Nekias Duncan, Basketball News:  https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/scouting-report-what-to-look-for-in-warriors-mavericks

  From Anthony Slater, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/3321377/2022/05/19/andrew-wiggins-and-warriors-defense-clamp-mavericks-in-game-1-win-five-observations/

  From Kendra Andrews, ESPN:  https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33942979/golden-state-warriors-andrew-wiggins-hold-luka-doncic-check-take-game-1-dallas-mavericks

  From Asaptext:  https://asaptext.com/orgs/nbawesternfinals/

  From Daniel Hardee, Dub Nation HQ:  

Dub Nation HQ
Warriors destroy Mavericks in Game 1: Playoff Wiggins has been unleashed
The Golden State Warriors humiliated the Dallas Mavericks 112-87 in Game 1 of the 2022 Western Conference Finals. Chase Center was rocking, and the Dubs are three wins away from returning back to the NBA Finals. Not bad for a team some of the analytics geniuses predicted would be…
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a year ago · 13 likes · 28 comments · Daniel Hardee

  From Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News: https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/05/19/kurtenbach-undersized-and-understated-kevon-looney-is-coming-up-huge-for-the-warriors

  From Shayna Rubin, Mercury News:  https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/05/19/warriors-are-trying-anything-and-everything-to-defend-doncic-and-it-worked/

  From Madeline Kenney, Mercury News:  https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/05/19/warriors-andrew-wiggins-dazzles-on-biggest-playoff-stage-yet/

  From Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind:  https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2022/5/19/23126364/warriors-mavericks-game-1-steph-curry-andrew-wiggins-draymond-green-luka-doncic-film-breakdown

  From Viggy, Mercury News: https://blogs.mercurynews.com/warriors/2022/05/18/what-the-doctor-ordered-warriors-112-mavs-87/

  From Ron Kroichick, SF Chronicle: https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/How-Andrew-Wiggins-Warriors-defense-smothered-17183346.php

  From Ben Ladner, The Step Back: https://fansided.com/2022/05/19/jimmy-butler-warriors-slow-luka/

  From Howard Beck, Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/nba/2022/05/19/warriors-mavericks-stephen-curry-luka-doncic-game-1

  From Dalton Trigg, Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/dallas-mavs-luka-doncic-adjustments-golden-state-warriors-jason-kidd

  From Eric Apricot, Dub Nation HQ:  

Dub Nation HQ
Explain: Steph Curry uses the LeBron defense against Luka Doncic, plus many more schemes in Game 1
A list of all Explain One Play articles and videos is at The new Explain One Play index. The big question entering Game One was who on the Warriors can guard Luka Doncic. And the answer was: the whole team defends Luka. The Warriors threw all kinds of different defensive looks to keep the Mavericks guessing and it definitely seemed to throw Luka out of r…
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a year ago · 16 likes · 15 comments · Eric Apricot

  From Jack Maloney, CBS Sports:  https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/warriors-vs-mavericks-score-takeaways-golden-state-contains-luka-doncic-dominates-dallas-in-game-1-of-wcf

  From Marc J. Spears, Andscape: https://andscape.com/features/hes-a-baller-spencer-dinwiddie-continues-to-bet-on-himself-with-the-dallas-mavericks/

- BOS-MIA:

  From Jared Weiss, The Athletic:  https://theathletic.com/3321376/2022/05/19/jimmy-butler-bam-adebayo-celtics/

  From Joe Vardon, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3320862/2022/05/18/miami-heat-jimmy-butler-kyle-lowry-contracts/

  From Mark Schindler, Basketball News:  https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/appreciating-gabe-vincents-game-one-performance

  From Candace Buckner, Washington Post:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/05/18/jimmy-butler-miami-heat-superstar/

  From Tim Reynolds, AP:  https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/may/18/jimmy-butler-playing-at-another-level-in-nba-playo/

  From Keith Smith, Celtics Blog:  https://www.celticsblog.com/2022/5/18/23123852/terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-third-quarter-10-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-miami-heat-game-1

  From Ben Ladner, The Step Back:  https://fansided.com/2022/05/19/jimmy-butler-warriors-slow-luka/

  From Anthony Chiang: Miami Herald: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article261578802.html

  From Rob Mahoney, The Ringer:  https://www.theringer.com/2022/5/19/23130940/miami-heat-2022-nba-playoffs

  From John Schuhmann, NBA.com:  https://www.nba.com/news/4-things-to-watch-for-in-game-2-of-heat-celtics

  From Couper Moorhead, HEAT.com: https://www.nba.com/heat/heat-celtics-butler-tatum-conference-finals-preview

  From Mark Murphy, Boston Herald:  https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/05/18/bhr-l-celtsnotes-0519/

NBA LOTTERY/DRAFT

- 2022 Draft Prospect: Ousmane Dieng (from Adam Spinella, The Box And One):  

The Box and One
Ousmane Dieng: 2022 NBA Draft Scouting Report
Consider us intrigued. In-season growth and development is something to be celebrated. We must remember that development is not linear, there are plateaus, peaks and valleys along the way. But seeing …
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a year ago · 2 likes · The Box and One

- 2022 Draft Prospect: Keegan Murray (from Mirin Fader, The Ringer):  https://www.theringer.com/2022/5/19/23126315/keegan-murray-nba-draft

- 2022 Draft Prospect: Izaiah Brockington (from Spencer Davies, Basketball News):  https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/preparation-competitive-spirit-fuel-izaiah-brockingtons-will-to-win

- 2022 Draft Prospect: Dyson Daniels (from Marc Berman, NY Post):  https://nypost.com/2022/05/18/g-league-pg-dyson-daniels-may-be-nba-draft-option-for-knicks/

- 2022 Draft Prospect: Pete Nance (from Nick Agar-Johnson): 

No Ceilings
Sleeper Deep Dives: Pete Nance
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a year ago · 2 likes · Nick Agar-Johnson

- What The Potential #1 Picks Bring To The Table (from Josh Cohen, magic.com):  https://www.nba.com/magic/news/heres-what-the-potential-no-1-overall-draft-picks-bring-to-the-table-20220519

- Why The Magic Should Take Banchero (from Ricky O'Donnell, SBNation):  https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2022/5/19/23125245/nba-draft-2022-paolo-banchero-orlando-magic-no-1-first-pick

- How Smith, Banchero, Holmgren Fit With The Thunder (from Joe Mussatto, The Oklahoman):  https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2022/05/19/nba-draft-2022-okc-thunder-jabari-smith-chet-holmgren-paolo-banchero/9824821002/

- Sixers' Draft Fate Hinges On Nets' Decision (from Bryan Toporek, Forbes:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryantoporek/2022/05/19/sixers-2022-nba-draft-fate-hinges-on-brooklyn-nets-decision/?sh=5a02d1e046f9

- The Kings' Draft Notebook (from Bryant West, The Kings Herald):  https://kingsherald.com/articles/2022-nba-draft-notebook-fit-verses-talent-waiting-on-trades-and-the-mystery-of-shaedon-sharpe/

- 2022 Draft Represents Cavs' Best Chance To Fill Greatest Needs (from Chris Fedor,cleveland.com):  https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/05/2022-nba-draft-represents-cleveland-cavaliers-first-chance-to-fill-greatest-need.html

- Mock Drafts, Etc:

  From Ian Levy, The Step Back:  https://fansided.com/2022/05/18/nba-mock-draft-2022-star-bigs/

  From Dan Servodidio, Fantasy Alarm: https://www.fantasyalarm.com/articles/danservo/127307/2022-nba-draft-chet-holmgren-and-paolo-banchero-headline-top-10-nba-draft-prospects

  From Krysten Peek, Yahoo Sports:  https://sports.yahoo.com/2022-nba-mock-draft-7-magic-secure-top-spot-plus-complete-1st-and-2nd-round-picks-163142882.html

  From Tyler Rucker, No Ceilings: 

No Ceilings
2022 NBA Mock Draft V.6.2
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a year ago · 3 likes · 1 comment · No Ceilings

  From Raphielle Johnson, NBC Sports:  https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/article/draft-preview/2022-nba-mock-draft-vol-1

TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES

- ATL: Hawks' Offseason Analysis (from Chris Kirschner/John Hollinger, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3321091/2022/05/19/hawks-trade-free-agent-draft-coach/

- DET: Q & A: Rip Hamilton (from James Edwards III, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3318968/2022/05/19/richard-hamilton-pistons-devin-booker/

- LAC: Tyronn Lue & The Art Of Adapting (from Justin Russo, Clips Nation):  https://www.clipsnation.com/2022/5/18/23100534/the-art-of-adapting-los-angeles-clippers-tyronn-lue-nba-playoffs

- MEM: Season Review: Desmond Bane (from B Smart, Grizzly Bear Blues):  https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2022/5/19/23105242/desmond-banes-leap-to-become-a-franchise-cornerstone-nba-memphis-grizzlies-player-reviews

- MEM: Season Review: Tyus Jones (from Bryson Wright, Grizzly Bear Blues):  https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2022/5/18/23112906/tyus-jones-the-unsung-hero-of-the-grizzlies-nba-memphis-player-reviews

- MIL: A Guide To The Bucks' Offseason (from Jake Weinbach, Hoops Habit):  https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/19/guide-milwaukee-bucks-guide/

- MIN: Wolves In Talks With Nuggets' Tim Connolly About POBO Role (from Shams Charania/Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3320881/2022/05/18/timberwolves-tim-connelly-president-basketball-ops/

- MIN: Season Review: Jaden McDaniels (from Tyler Metcalf, Canis Hoopus ):  https://www.canishoopus.com/2022/5/19/23126314/2021-22-minnesota-timberwolves-season-review-jaden-mcdaniels

- PHI: Sixers' Offseason Primer (from Rich Hofmann, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3320288/2022/05/18/sixers-offseason-primer-part-i-roster-depth-and-toughness-are-concerns/

From Paul Hudrick, Liberty Ballers:  https://www.libertyballers.com/2022/5/18/23074952/sixers-offseason-free-agency-james-harden-extension-doc-rivers-joel-embiid-bradley-beal

From Keith Pompey, The Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/philadelphia-76ers-trade-tobias-harris-joel-embiid-james-harden-nba-playoffs-20220518.html

 PHO: Ayton's Uncertain Future (from Evan Sidery, Basketball News):  https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/uncertain-future-of-deandre-ayton-becomes-top-topic-for-suns

- PHO: What CP3 Can't Do (from John Wilmes, Real GM):  https://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/267026/What-Chris-Paul-Cant-Do

- POR: The Blazers Still Have Plenty Of Avenues To Explore (from Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live):  https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2022/05/portland-trail-blazers-gambled-and-lost-on-the-nba-lottery-but-still-have-plenty-of-avenues-to-explore-analysis.html

From Jason Quick, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3321234/2022/05/18/trail-blazers-joe-cronin-draft/

- SAC: Analysis: Sabonis' Dominance (from Kings Film Room):  

- SAC: Kings Hire Jordi Fernandez As Associate HC (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):  https://www.sacbee.com/article261586037.html

- SAS: Combine Gave Spurs A Better Read On Primo (from Tom Orsborn, Express News):  https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Combine-gave-Spurs-better-read-on-Josh-Primo-17182703.php

- TOR: Season Review: Pascal Siakam (from Samson Folk, Raptors Republic):  https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2022/05/19/pascal-siakam-season-review/

- UTA: Where Will The Jazz Go From Here? (from Sarah Todd, Deseret News):  https://www.deseret.com/2022/5/18/23053455/utah-jazz-face-many-questions-this-offseason-donovan-mitchell-rudy-gobert-danny-ainge-justin-zanik

LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES

- Inside Look At Overtime Elite (from Andrew Grief, LA Times):  https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-05-19/nba-draft-overtime-elite-league-inside-look

From Pat Graham, AP:  https://apnews.com/article/nba-sports-draft-8856a8eb67c8262b4a973e9316735ab9

- Each NBA Team's Biggest Offseason Questions, Priorities(from Bobby Marks, ESPN):  https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33934732/biggest-offseason-questions-priorities-every-nba-team

- This Offseason's Most Intriguing FAs (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):  https://www.nba.com/news/10-most-intriguing-free-agents-2022

FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives:  http://basketballintelligence.net/2018/05/19/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-51918/

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