BOS: Celtics begin robust as protection units tone in quiet area, flip down Raptors’ loud response for winAdam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe
BOS: As Celtics embrace wholesome egos, Jayson Tatum and Derrick White unfold the loveJared Weiss, The Athletic
CHI: Bulls study laborious NBA lesson that you do not all the time get to play the Hornets and SpursBlogABull
CHI: Coby White credit offseason non secular journey for breakout seasonDarnell Mayberry, The Athletic
CHI: Alex Caruso is a fireplace extinguisherJared Dubin, Final Night time In Basketball
The Bulls guard snuffs out offensive possessions on the common
DAL: Tim Hardaway Jr.’s massive day vs. Pelicans highlights Mavericks’ subsequent man up mentalityShawn McFarland, Morning Information
DEN: The NBA Nonetheless Hasn’t Discovered an Reply for Nikola JokicMichael Pina, The Ringer
Forcing top-of-the-line passers in historical past to shoot isn’t so simple as it appears. Two MVPs and a title later, Jokic continues to be steamrolling everybody, it doesn’t matter what opponents throw at him. “He cooks each protection regardless,” says Peyton Watson.
GSW: In Draymond Inexperienced’s return, Warriors lose to Grizzlies due to 19 horrible turnoversAnthony Slater, The Athletic
GSW: Warriors’ youth giving administration one thing to ponder earlier than deadlineAnthony Valmoria, Basketball Information
GSW: The Warriors can’t reply primary questions, and that tells you every little thingDieter Kurtenbach, Mercury Information
GSW: In Draymond Inexperienced’s return, Warriors flop in opposition to shorthanded Memphis GrizzliesShayna Rubin, Mercury Information
LAL: Lakers use new (previous) beginning lineup to search out ‘substances’ for key win in opposition to ThunderJovan Buha, The Athletic
LAL: Lakers start homestand with victory over ThunderKhobi Value, OC Register
MIL: How Damian Lillard’s ‘Dame Time’ expertise gave the Bucks their most memorable win this seasonEric Nehm, The Athletic
