Basketball Reference For 12/26/24
Reaves cleaves the Warriors with a game-winner, Wemby and The Warden duel in the Garden, the NBA didn't miss much on Christmas, and more...
*FEATURE OF THE DAY*
True legacy for Cavs assistant coach is as stabilizing force for the next generation of NBA players
Ethan Sands, Cleveland.com
TEAM NEWS
ATL: Dyson Daniels’ goal ‘not even a question’ after new career-high... and piece of Hawks history
Andrew Jackson, Fox Sports
BOS: Jaden Springer has struggled to find playing time, but says he’s grown since trade to Celtics
Adam Himmelsbach, The Boston Globe
BOS: Celtics are unusually unsteady as first 2-game losing skid hits: ‘We’ve got to be better’
Jay King, The Athletic
With a dangerous January schedule looming, the Celtics have fallen four games out of first place in the Eastern Conference. Their position in the standings likely doesn’t bother them as much as the truth that they haven’t regularly played up to their standard recently.
BOS: Lapses on Defense Sink Celtics Comeback Attempt in Loss to 76ers
Bobby Manning, CLNS Media
BOS: Fans should be frustrated at Celtics reason for insane Caleb Martin game
Jack Simone, Hardwood Houdini
BOS: The Celtics are starting to slide and need to get back to their game before things get worse
Gary Washburn, The Boston Globe
CHA: Isaiah Wong is a rare breed. Have Charlotte Hornets found potential diamond in rough?
Roderick Boone, The Herald
CLE: What is one of the surprising secrets to the Cavs’ success?
Terry Pluto, Cleveland.com
DAL: Mavs Game Observations: Game 30 vs Timberwolves [Game of the Week]
Iztok Franco, Diggin Basketball
DAL: Irving's 39 Points Not Enough as Mavericks Fall to Timberwolves, Dončić Suffers Injury, and Thompson Makes History: 'This Time Fights'
Grant Afseth, Dallas Hoops Journal
DEN: Denver Nuggets deliver coal on Christmas, lose to Phoenix Suns
Ryan Blackburn, Mile High Sports
DEN: Nuggets’ offense gets sloppy in Christmas Day loss to Phoenix Suns
Bennett Durando, The Denver Post
DET: Ron Holland II's last 10 games show possible homerun for Trajan Langdon
Aaron Kellerstrass, Piston Powered
Holland’s energy changes the game every time he enters, much like Ausar Thompson, and the two are absolute agents of chaos on the perimeter defensively.
Holland was everywhere in his short run against the Lakers, coming up with 10 points four rebounds, a block and steal, the latter of which led to a huge dunk the other way. He did all of this in just 13 minutes.
Given that he is still a teenager, fans should be excited that he is already one of the best defenders on the team and has flashed two-way ability, especially as a finisher around the rim.
GSW: On the Warriors falling into the trap of not trapping the box against the Lakers
Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind
GSW: Warriors still seek turnaround after players-only meeting
Ohm Youngmisuk, EPSN
GSW: Steph Curry, LeBron James live up to billing, but Austin Reaves steals Christmas with game-winning shot
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News
LAL: For Austin Reaves, making the winning shot for Lakers on Christmas holds special meaning
Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times
LAL: Lakers beat Warriors 115-113 in James-Curry matchup, Anthony Davis leaves game with ankle sprain
Jovan Buha, The Athletic
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