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Basketball Intelligence For 5/4/23

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May 4, 2023
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EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS

BOS 121, PHI 87

Marcus Smart fights through pain as Celtics crush 76ers in Embiid’s return
Jared Weiss, The Athletic

Five Key Numbers That Explain Celtics-Sixers So Far
Zach Kram, The Ringer

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Elite defensive pressure and a flurry of three-pointers propelled Boston to a much-needed Game 2 win
Jack Simone, Celtics Blog

The Celtics emerged with a few battle scars from a physical defensive effort, but it was worth it
Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe

Celtics spoil Joel Embiid's return
Kyle Neubeck, Philly Voice

Celtics make adjustments to dominate Game 2
Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe

5 takeaways from Celtics' impressive Game 2 victory
Steve Aschburner, NBA.com

The Celtics came up with the correct response in Game 2
Gary Washburn, Boston Globe

Celtics Regain Footing
Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated

Jaylen Brown Set The Tone in Game 2 Win
Bobby Krivitsky, Sports Illustrated

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MIA-NYK

With Butler out, Adebayo blames himself for Heat’s Game 2 loss to Knicks
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald

Knicks Escape With (Ugly) Win
Tommy Beer, What’s On Tap

The Gift of Jalen Brunson
Jonathan Macri, Knicks Film School

WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS

DEN-PHO

Jokic & Nuggets Key Adjustment
Gibson Pyper, Half Court Hoops

How the Suns can play with Chris Paul sidelined
Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic

The Suns Have Given Themselves Almost No Margin for Error
Zach Kram, The Ringer

JOKIĆ IS QUARTERBACKING A CHAMPIONSHIP-LEVEL DEFENSE
Matt Brooks, Nuggets.com

GSW-LAL

How Anthony Davis Dismantled the Warriors
Rob Mahoney, The Ringer

Davis’ dominant performance sets tone in win
Mark Medina, The Sporting Tribune

Warriors have big AD-sized problem to solve
Monte Poole, NBC Sports

Lakers-Warriors is a battle of free throws vs. 3-pointers for the soul of basketball
Ricky O’ Donnell, SBNation

How Jarred Vanderbilt went from playoff poser to Curry Chaser
Mat Issa, The Step Back

The Warriors need Draymond Green at his best — and no one knows it more than him
Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic

Warriors can win, but are operating on razor thin margins
Duby Dub Dubs, Dub Nation HQ

Where's Jonathan Kuminga? Warriors forward riding pine in the NBA playoffs
CJ Holmes, SF Chronicle

6 adjustments the Warriors need to make for Game 2
Brady Klopfer, Golden State Of Mind

Warriors need Jordan Poole to stay under control against Lakers
Ron Kroichick, SF Chronicle

AD's towering presence forcing Dubs into dilemma with Loon
Monte Poole, NBC Sports

TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES

BKN: Nets’ offseason questions
Alex Schiffer, The Athletic

CLE: Cavs offseason questions
Kelsey Russo, The Athletic

MIL: Bucks’ offseason overview: From coaching to the salary cap, 3 big questions
Eric Nehm, The Athletic

MIN: Timberwolves’ path forward centers around Anthony Edwards
Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic

MIN: Anthony Edwards is ascending. Timberwolves must follow suit
Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press

MIN: Relitigating the Rudy Gobert trade — what worked, what didn’t and what is next
Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic

NOP: Defensive-minded Dyson Daniels knows there is room for growth after rookie season
Christian Clark, The Advocate

UTA: Horton-Tucker's Growth As A Point Guard
Ryan Kostecka, Jazz.com

LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES

Hubie Brown remains on the mic after five decades in and around the NBA
Justin Verrier, The Ringer

Dillon Brooks can still help almost anyone … if he can manage The Line
John Hollinger, The Athletic

THE DRAFT

Draft preview, Part 1: Three tiers, three players, and a deep hope of drafting 'The Guy'
Matthew Tynan, Corporate Knowledge

Prospect breakdowns: Kevin McCullar, Adem Bona, Julian Strawther, Andre Jackson Jr., and D'Moi Hodge
Nick Agar-Johnson, No Ceilings


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