PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
-Mahatma Gandhi
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NBA:
Steph Curry, LeBron James named NBA players of the week
What a hot start means for NBA title hopes
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/what-a-hot-start-means-for-nba-title-hopes/
5 disappointing teams so far this season
http://fansided.com/2015/11/23/nba-5-disappointing-teams-far-season/
NBA expert picks and best bets: Road Knicks look to remain perfect ATS
NBA power rankings: Reasons why all 30 teams should be thankful this year
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/11/23/nba-power-rankings-warriors-spurs-cavaliers-thanksgiving
NBA All-Stars will make stop in Charlottetown
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-nba-basketball-all-stars-1.3331341
Refs union: Mike Budenholzer’s contact with official merits suspension
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14206924/atlanta-hawks-mike-budenholzer-fined-contact-official
Review board finds NYC police abused authority in Sefolosha arrest
76ERS:
Sixers lose 25th straight since last season, one short of record
Is Jahlil Okafor a Sixers star in the making … or future Philly trade bait?
Brown says Sixers are behind T’Wolves in rebuilding process
T’wolves have veteran leaders; Sixers have Brett Brown
Jahlil Okafor, Tyus Jones – once teammates, now rivals
BUCKS:
Bucks stomp all over Pistons behind Monroe’s 20 points
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/live-updates-bucks-vs-pistons-b99621330z1-353092091.html
O.J. Mayo’s aggressive play helps Bucks notch win
Old friends meet when Bucks, Pistons collide
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/353095761.html
BULLS:
Derrick Rose to play and start Tuesday vs. Trail Blazers
http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-derrick-rose-play-and-start-tuesday-vs-trail-blazers
Jimmy Butler challenges his teammates to bring the fight every night
Bulls’ ceiling is unknown, but they’re confident best days are ahead
Bulls give their travel advice, from packing to card-playing
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-travel-bulls-spt-1124-20151123-story.html
CAVALIERS:
Kevin Love’s big 2nd quarter leads Cavaliers to an 117-103 victory over Magic
LeBron James plays role of facilitator and Cavaliers continue to protect The Q
Kevin Love, LeBron James, J.R. Smith sizzle as Cavaliers defeat Magic
LeBron James joins Oscar Robertson in rare NBA air
CELTICS:
Celtics will lean on youth in backcourt
Without Smart, Rozier is ready for his opportunity
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/without-smart-rozier-ready-his-opportunity
Rookie Hunter heads home for first time as a pro
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/rookie-hunter-heads-home-first-time-pro
CLIPPERS:
Disappointing Clippers had reason to vent: They’ve been struggling for weeks
http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-20151124-story.html
Clippers coach Doc Rivers: ‘I have to fix this’
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151123/la-clippers-coach-doc-rivers-i-have-to-fix-this
GRIZZLIES:
Surprising Mavs another stiff West test for Griz
HAWKS:
Budenholzer fined $25,000 for bumping official
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/budenholzer-fined-25000-for-bumping-official/npTR5/
Hawks’ Splitter sidelined by hip injury; Bazemore out again
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/hawks-splitter-sidelined-by-hip-injury/npTQp/
Hawks to retire Mutombo’s No. 55 Tuesday
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/hawks-retire-mutombos-no-55-tuesday/npS9G/
HEAT:
Heat concludes homestand 6-1 after win against Knicks
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article46158660.html
Heat say Knicks’ Porzingis deserving of even more attention (on the court)
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-kristaps-porzingas-s112315-story.html
Heat-Knicks rivalry not as intense as before
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article46161260.html
Dwyane Wade: “we know our identity” in Heat’s post-LeBron era
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2592171-dwyane-wade-we-know-our-identity-in-heats-post-lebron-era
Has Winslow already emerged as Heat’s best perimeter defender?
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-askira-story.html
Amar’e Stoudemire: Ex-Knicks coaches wasted me and Carmelo
http://nypost.com/2015/11/23/amare-stoudemire-ex-knicks-coaches-wasted-me-and-carmelo/
With hard work, Heat’s Johnson earning his dream
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/hard-work-heats-johnson-earning-his-dream/npSh9/
HORNETS:
Kemba Walker’s 39 points give Hornets 127-122 overtime victory
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article46156320.html
Scoring options, depth and Kemba Walker add up to a huge comeback
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article46167045.html
Michael Jordan, Jewel-Osco reach settlement over use of name
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article46002055.html
JAZZ:
Thunder dominate Jazz, 111-89
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3218337-155/utah-jazz-thunder-dominate-jazz-111-89
Durant returns to torch Jazz
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3221056-155/durant-returns-to-torch-jazz
KINGS:
Kings blow 22-point lead in OT loss to Hornets
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article46172150.html
DeMarcus Cousins steps into leadership role
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-demarcus-cousins-steps-into-leadership-role/
KNICKS:
Knicks tumble back to earth in deflating blowout to Heat
http://nypost.com/2015/11/23/knicks-tumble-back-to-earth-in-deflating-blowout-to-heat/
Knicks’ shooting goes cold in loss to Heat
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-shooting-goes-cold-in-loss-to-heat-1.11158487
Porzingis rises to Bosh’s challenge by filling up stat sheet again
http://nypost.com/2015/11/23/porzingis-rises-to-boshs-challenge-by-filling-up-stat-sheet-again/
Heat defenders swarm Porzingis, who can’t save Knicks
LAKERS:
Up next for Lakers: Tuesday at Golden State
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-tonight-20151124-story.html
Byron Scott says Kobe Bryant has earned the right to take terrible shots
Have new NBA trends rendered Lakers center Roy Hibbert obsolete?
MAGIC:
After Magic fall to Cavaliers 117-103, Skiles says the Magic’s lineup will change
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-cavs-game-1124-20151123-story.html
Postgame report: Magic vs. Cavs (11/23/15)
http://www.nba.com/magic/news/postgame-report-magic-vs.-cavs-11/23/15
Magic’s Tobias Harris hopes to build on momentum
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-1124-20151123-story.html
MAVERICKS:
If anyone can figure out how to keep the ‘delicate balance’ of the Mavs’ rotation, it’s Carlisle
Scouting Mavs-Grizzlies: How to take down Marc Gasol and a ‘streaky’ Memphis team
Deron Williams: ‘My days of scoring 20 and 10 are over’
JaVale McGee thought career over until signed by Mavericks
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article46154835.html
NETS:
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson puts his back into being successful with Nets
Nets’ disastrous deal with the Celtics keeps getting worse
NUGGETS:
Shoring up 3-point defense has become a chore for Nuggets
http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_29157597/shoring-up-3-point-d-has-become-chore
Malone “generally happy” with Nuggets progress so far this season
http://blogs.denverpost.com/nuggets/2015/11/23/michael-malone-nuggets/13488/
PACERS:
Paul George leads Pacers in another stat: rebounds
George thriving despite changes
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-george-thriving-despite-changes/
PELICANS:
Anthony Davis, Ryan Anderson giving Pelicans potent 1-2 punch
How can the Pelicans extend two-game winning streak?
Tyreke Evans may make his return for Wednesday’s road game vs. Suns
PISTONS:
Milw. 109, Det. 88: Struggling Pistons confusing even SVG
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/11/23/detroit-pistons-milwaukee-bucks/76247132/
Monroe not surprised at Drummond’s hot start, rebounding
Pistons set dates for Ben, Billups jersey retirements
RAPTORS:
Taking the good and bad from Raptors’ road trip
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/11/23/taking-the-good-and-bad-from-raptors-road-trip
ROCKETS:
Taking – and making – shots in practice instills confidence in Rockets
Rockets looking to pick up the pace after slow start
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/11/rockets-looking-to-pick-up-the-pace-after-slow-start/
Rockets G James Harden says he will be more focused on encouraging teammates
Rockets coach suits up at point guard with Pat Beverley held out of practice
SPURS:
Spurs take turnovers and run away from Suns
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Leonard-s-spectacular-play-leads-Spurs-6653408.php
LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) misses second straight game
Spurs left-handers found niche in righty’s world
Popovich rips referee’s union
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-notebook-For-Spurs-Aldridge-injury-6653120.php
SUNS:
Suns commit 28 turnovers in loss at Spurs
Suns centers Tyson Chandler, Alex Len sit for small ball
Eric Bledsoe, LaMarcus Aldridge out for Suns-Spurs game
THUNDER:
Durant returns, Thunder rout Jazz 111-89
http://newsok.com/durant-returns-thunder-rout-jazz-111-89/article/5462496
Kanter settles ‘silly’ feud with Jazz
http://newsok.com/kanter-settles-silly-feud-with-jazz/article/5462498
Enes Kanter says past comments were a ‘little harsh’
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3220406-155/utah-jazz-enes-kanter-says-past
TIMBERWOLVES:
Timberwolves hold off winless 76ers behind Andrew Wiggins
Timberwolves ahead of 76ers in rival rebuilding projects
Ricky Rubio is still essential to the Timberwolves’ present and future
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/11/23/9755874/ricky-rubio-minnesota-timberwolves-future
TRAIL BLAZERS:
Trail Blazers’ Meyers Leonard plays 1-on-1, inches closer to a return
WARRIORS:
Warriors’ Curry still hears doubters
http://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Warriors-Curry-still-hears-doubters-6652779.php
Curry: Lakers’ 33 straight wins ‘other number that’s out there’
http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/curry-lakers-33-straight-wins-other-number-thats-out-there
Secret to Warriors’ success is as plain as the name on back of Curry’s jersey
Pat Riley: Warriors in early stages of possible ‘dynastic’ reign
http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/pat-riley-warriors-early-stages-possible-dynastic-reign
LeBron James calls Warriors ‘the most healthy team ever’
Warriors general manager Bob Myers relishes journey toward success
Warriors say Steve Kerr deserves credit for start
Warriors aren’t missing a beat with Luke Walton as fill-in coach
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-warriors-20151124-story.html
Ex-Warriors guard Jason Richardson to be honored Tuesday
http://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Warriors-Curry-wins-Player-of-the-Week-award-6652400.php
WIZARDS:
Nene held out of practice with sore calf
Wizards’ Jared Dudley, Kris Humphries face test in Pacers’ George
The Wizards have holiday uniforms for some reason but the beige just doesn’t work
Peter Newmann is an analyst and writer who spent 10 years at ESPN, 8 as the NBA senior researcher working 24/7 on the league. He wrote game notes for crews, articles for ESPN.com, analysis for studio shows, and regularly assisted reporters and writers. Follow him on Twitter, and check out his Web site, www.peternewmann.com.