Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 1/31/21
- ATL: How Capela Is Anchoring The Hawks' Defense (from Wes Morton, Peachtree Hoops):
Read and watch it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2021/1/31/22258135/clint-capela-atlanta-hawks-defensive-anchor-january-trade-center-2020-21-season-analysis-video
- ATL: The Hawks' Surprising Defense Has Them Thinking Big (from Joseph Casciaro, The Score):
Read it here: https://www.thescore.com/news/2101669
- ATL: Capela Makes Himself A Home With The Hawks (from Steve Hummer, AJC):
Read it here: https://www.ajc.com/sports/clint-capela-makes-himself-a-home-with-hawks/HHCEO4NZAFHIRHESZPQEGP4KPQ
- ATL: Takeaways From Win Over Wizards (from Sarah Spencer, AJC):
Read it here: https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/trae-young-scores-41-as-hawks-beat-wizards-in-messy-game/G73CO46JTBHEJMMSIYKDERXHIU
- BKN: Harden & Irving Are Starting To Hit Their Stride As A Duo (from Kristian Winfield, NY Daily News):
Read it here: https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/ny-kyrie-irving-james-harden-20210130-427b365xg5bbzhmluybz7odxtq-story.html
- BKN: Jeff Green Brings Strong Play, Leadership To The Nets (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2021/01/30/jeff-green-bringing-strong-play-leadership-to-nets
- BOS: Jaylen Brown's Offensive Growth Is Keying The Celtics' Steady Start (from Jackson Frank, Dime Mag):
Read and watch it here: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/jaylen-brown-growth-offense-stats-analysis/
- BOS: Takeaways From Loss To Lakers (from Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe):
- BOS: Celtics Need To Do A Better Job Of Rim Protection (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
- BOS: Kemba Has Lost His Rhythm (from Jay King, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2356315/2021/01/31/kemba-walker-celtics-shooting-smile/?source=user_shared_article
From Brian Robb, Boston Sports Journal: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2021/01/31/pressure-building-kemba-walker-amid-celtics-slide/
- BOS: Success Hinges On Smart, Walker Easing Burden On Tatum, Brown (from Mark Medina, USA Today):
- CHA: LaMelo Turns In Best Game Of His Career In Win Over Bucks (from Colin Ward-Heninger, CBS Sports):
Read and watch it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lamelo-ball-turns-in-best-game-of-young-nba-career-displays-dominance-in-hornets-win-over-bucks/
- CHI: Takeaways From Loss To Blazers (from Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic):
- CHI: Adjusting Rotations Without Wendell Carter (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/bulls-adjust-without-wcj
- GSW: Takeaways From Win Over Pistons (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/2356037/2021/01/31/warriors-handle-pistons-draymond-green-says-hes-nearing-peak-version/?source=user_shared_article
- GSW: Meet The Coaches Who Scrutinize Steph Curry's Shot (from Seerat Sohi, Yahoo Sports)
Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/meet-the-coaches-that-scrutinize-the-worlds-greatest-shot-064948893.html
- HOU: Takeaways From Rockets Win Over Pels (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/3-pointers-Takeaways-from-Rockets-win-over-15911753.php
- IND: How Experimental Should The Pacers Be On Defense? (from Caitlin Cooper, Indy Cornrows):
Read and watch it here: https://www.indycornrows.com/2021/1/31/22257599/how-experimental-should-the-pacers-be-on-defense
- LAC: Clippers Thriving Thanks To 3rd Quarter Clampdown (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):
Read it here: https://www.ocregister.com/2021/01/30/clippers-thriving-thanks-to-third-quarter-clampdown/
- LAC: PG-13 Is Having The NBA's Best 3-Point Shooting Season (from Josh Cornelissen, Hoops Habit):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2021/01/30/la-clippers-paul-george-best-shooting/
- LAC: Why Kennard Sees His Worst Career Injury As A Blessing (from Andrew Greif, LA Times):
Read it here: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2021-01-30/luke-kennard-clippers-injury-comeback-nba
- LAL: Vogel's "Tough Decision" Helped Lakers End Their Losing Skid (from Bill Oram, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2356250/2021/01/31/lakers-celtics-frank-vogel-decision
- MIL: Takeaways From Loss To Hornets (from Andrew Goodman, Brew Hoop):
Read it here: https://www.brewhoop.com/2021/1/31/22258567/milwaukee-vs-charlotte-game-review-bucks-hornets-january-31-2020
- MIL: Bucks' Defensive Trends Worth Monitoring (from Jordan Treske, Behind The Buck Pass):
Read it here: https://behindthebuckpass.com/2021/01/30/milwaukee-bucks-3-defensive-trends-at-quarter-mark/
- NOP: Takeaways From Loss To Rockets (from Christian Clark, The Advocate):
Read it here: https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_6c438668-6389-11eb-87d4-9fb4b61d74df.html
- NYK: Have The Knicks Found Their PG Of The Future In Quickley? (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2928774-have-the-new-york-knicks-found-their-pg-of-the-future-in-immanuel-quickley
- NYK: Quickley's Rise Has A Lot To Do With An Assistant Coach (from Peter Botte, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2021/01/30/immanuel-quickleys-knicks-rise-has-a-lot-to-do-with-assistant/
- POR: Lillard's Game-Winning Shot Was 22 Years In The Making (from Jason Quick, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2356441/2021/01/31/damian-lillard-game-winner-trail-blazers-bulls-recap/
- POR: Is Melo Still A Productive Player? (from Stevie Cozens, Rip City Project):
- UTA: The Jazz Deserve Respect As A Championship Contender (from Ricky O'Donnell, SBNation):
Read it here: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2021/1/30/22257385/utah-jazz-winning-streak-stats-mike-conley-rudy-gobert-bench
- WAS: What's Wrong With The Wizards Is On The Players & The FO That Picked Them (from Kevin Broom, Bullets Forever):
Read it here: https://www.bulletsforever.com/2021/1/30/22257794/wizards-problems-players-front-office-sheppard-statistics-ppa
- Sunday Notes (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
- Western Conference Standout Player Watch: Conley, Wood & SGA (from Quinn Davis, Basketball Insiders):
Read and watch it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-standout-player-watch-jan-30/
- JVG On The Pandemic's Impact On The NBA (from Chad Finn, Boston.com):
Read it here: https://www.boston.com/sports/tv/2021/01/31/jeff-van-gundy-knows-all-about-nba-espn-broadcast-pandemic
- 30-Team "Small Multiple" Charts (from Todd Whitehead, Crumpled Jumper):
Read and view it here: https://twitter.com/CrumpledJumper/status/1355678705700335617
- Remembering Sekou Smith (from Shaun Powell, NBA.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/news/honoring-sekou-smith-our-own-mvp