PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I think that the power is the principle. The principle of moving forward, as though you have the confidence to move forward, eventually gives you confidence when you look back and see what you’ve done.”
-Robert Downey Jr.
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NBA:
First female NBA head coach: who will it be?
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article46959285.html
Which comes first: Warriors lose or Sixers win?
In current NBA, shooters are at a distinct advantage
The NBA’s best No. 2 options
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2593413-nothing-wrong-with-second-best-nbas-top-no-2-options
The NBA’s most improved players
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-award-watch-most-improved-players/
Here’s what NBA players looked like before they were covered in tattoos
http://www.businessinsider.com/nba-stars-before-tattoos-2015-11
NBA twins can’t live together because their cats hate each other
LAMAR ODOM:
Prosecution for cocaine possession unlikely
http://www.tmz.com/2015/11/28/lamar-odom-prosecution-cocaine/
76ERS:
Noel, Okafor yet to find a fit on court
BUCKS:
Preview: Bucks vs Hornets
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/preview-bucks-vs-hornets-b99623536z1-357403161.html
Bucks trying to keep up in improved Eastern Conference
Rookie makes veteran-like move
BULLS:
Derrick Rose’s shooting struggles at or near career lows
Hoiberg offense a work-in-progress
http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1136598/growing-pains-hoiberg-offense-work-progess
CAVALIERS:
A LeBron mini-hook at the buzzer gives Cavs a 90-88 win over Nets
Lionel Hollins sees a little bit of LeBron rubbing off on Kevin Love
http://nypost.com/2015/11/29/lionel-hollins-sees-a-little-bit-of-lebron-rubbing-off-on-kevin-love/
CELTICS:
Brad Stevens has the Celtics’ attention
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/29/onhoop/0J5MzwkUzHeGZfgqN783mI/story.html
Celtics toughest road test awaits with 5 games in 9 days
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/celtics-toughest-road-test-awaits-with-five-game-trip
Sullinger catching everything that comes his way
CLIPPERS:
Jordan has plenty to say about Stephenson’s bounce-back game
http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-report-20151129-story.html
GRIZZLIES:
Griz on guard with winless Sixers visiting
HAWKS:
Hawks-Spurs report card
Observations from Hawks loss to Spurs
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/basketball/five-observations-from-hawks-108-88-loss-to-the-sp/npX99/
Sefolosha returns to Hawks starting lineup
HEAT:
Hassan Whiteside on pace to lead block party
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article46984205.html
Gerald Green works his way back from purgatory as a more complete player
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-gerald-green-s112815-story.html
Webber sees Wade aging more like Duncan than Kobe
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-ira-nba-column-s112915-column.html#nt=outfit
Wade pays tribute to slain teen on shoes
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/11/28/miami-heat-dwyane-wade-laquan-mcdonald-tribute
HORNETS:
Hornets gameday vs Bucks
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article46944180.html
JAZZ:
Jazz close by committee in win over New Orleans
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3232894-155/utah-jazz-jazz-close-by-committee
Team searches for consistency in long season
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3232893-155/utah-jazz-team-searches-for-consistency
Tibor Pleiss’ new wardrobe accessories doesn’t impress teammates
With Favors out, Booker comes up big
KINGS:
Draymond Green has triple-double as Warriors beat Kings
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article47035645.html
Kings another victim in Warriors historic run
http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/instant-replay-kings-another-victim-warriors-historic-run
Rondo finding his groove
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-saturday-rajon-rondo-finding-his-groove-in-sacramento/
KNICKS:
Derek Fisher at game 100
http://nypost.com/2015/11/28/derek-fisher-at-game-100-the-strengths-jabs-at-knicks-coach/
Porzingis gets advice from Phil: He can help me with everything
Hushed Phil Jackson has teaching moment with Porzingis
http://nypost.com/2015/11/28/hushed-phil-jackson-has-teaching-moment-with-porzingis/
Jimmer expected to debut with D-League Knicks on Monday
LAKERS:
Scott says he tries to block out noise from angry fans
Lakers drop 5th straight
Hibbert must face his feeling when playing Pacers
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-sn-lakers-roy-hibbert-20151128-story.html
MAGIC:
Magic may be without budding star Fournier (hip) against Celtics
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-1129-20151128-story.html
Much about the Magic’s rebuild remains to be settled
Skiles says East much better this season
http://www.nba.com/magic/news/skiles-east-much-better-season
MAVERICKS:
How Wesley Matthews, mojo fostered franchise-best display of defense vs Nuggets
How Chandler Parsons is progressing
Why rookie Justin Anderson could see bump in playing time soon
Justin Anderson still trying to cracks Mavs rotation
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article47033935.html
NETS:
LeBron latest to rip Nets heart out with game winner
http://nypost.com/2015/11/28/lebron-james-latest-to-rip-nets-heart-out-with-game-winner/
NUGGETS:
Cold third-quarter shooting dooms Nuggets
http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_29177999/cold-shooting-third-quarter-dooms-nuggets-loss-at
PACERS:
What makes Lavoy Allen the most interesting Pacer?
PELICANS:
Anthony Davis scores 36, Pelicans still lose
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/11/new_orleans_pelicans_28.html#incart_river_index
Lack of production outside Anthony Davis among key stats
PISTONS:
Van Gundy wants more effort out of Drummond
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/11/28/detroit-pistons-andre-drummond/76495050/
Forget stars’ thoughts, Pistons happy with Jackson
RAPTORS:
Buzzer-beater gives Raptors win over Wizards
http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/11/28/buzzer-beater-gives-raptors-win-over-wizards.html
ROCKETS:
Motiejunas getting closer to return
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/11/rockets-donatas-motiejunas-getting-closer-to-return/
JB Bickerstaff looks forward to taking these Rockets on the road
SPURS:
Fresh Duncan, Ginobili star in Spurs win
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Fresh-Duncan-Ginobili-star-in-Spurs-win-6662815.php
Spurs reminding former assistant of defensive salad days
Kawhi Leonard’s transformation to an MVP candidate is complete
New Spurs, old style
SUNS:
Suns deal with defensive issues to start trip
TRAIL BLAZERS:
Blazers cruise past Lakers
Blazers found quality lineups, both big and small, with Meyers Leonard sidelined
WARRIORS:
Warriors ride Rush to 18th straight victory
http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-ride-Rush-to-18th-consecutive-victory-6662908.php
No timetable for Harrison Barnes to return
http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/No-timetable-for-Barnes-return-to-Warriors-6662930.php
Golden State up to 17-0 with perfection imperfections
Warriors by the numbers
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/by-the-numbers-steph-curry-and-golden-states-incredible-streak/
Warriors fans are basking in a golden state
With Steve Kerr sidelined, Warriors perfect start raises question of credit
WIZARDS:
Gortat: We’ve got to cut the negativity
Cory Joseph beat buzzer as Raptors stun Wizards
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.