Top stories published by Introsports NBA in January of 2018

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Jan 23, 2018

How the Mavericks Can Rebound

By Will Salter

After a losing season that culminated with not qualifying for playoffs for the first time since 2013, the Dallas Mavericks are trying to rebound this year; however instead of looking at Dennis Smith Jr. as the key, the Mavericks should…

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Jan 23, 2018

There (Should Be) No Place Like Home for the Trail Blazers

By Tommy Boyd

Teams in the NBA are expected to defend their home court — the familiar facilities, roaring fans, and stadium traditions are conducive to an environment in which the players have an…

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Jan 29, 2018

The rumor of Kawi Leonard wanting to be traded, fake news or likely to happen?

By Hunter Konuszewski

With the trade deadline coming soon for the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs (30–18) are currently facing a possible trade conflict dealing with their…

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Jan 29, 2018

The Trail Blazers offense needs to evolve if they expect to compete in the Western Conference

By Joshua Bishop

The Portland Trail Blazers are one of two teams in the NBA who have two players that rank inside the top 20 in scoring. The…

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Jan 23, 2018

Maybe Lonzo Ball was worthy of the hype

By Emma Erbs

Games without Lonzo Ball have become equivalent to losses for the Los Angeles Lakers as they are 0–7 without their rookie point guard on the floor due to injuries.

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Jan 23, 2018

Anthony Davis’ Defense Determines Pelican’s Ceiling

By Collin Huguley

The New Orleans Pelicans have proven to be a team that can score points. But the clear deciding factor, in both wins and losses, has been on the defensive end — notably from star center Anthony…

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Jan 29, 2018

Bear Wounds

By Keller Austin

The Memphis Grizzlies are hurting. Of the Grizzlies opening day starting five, only Marc Gasol and James Ennis played in more than 40 of the team’s 46 games this year. Starting point guard Mike Conley, the highest-paid player on the team, missed the last 33 games…

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Jan 23, 2018

Lou Williams’ offensive explosion keeps Clippers’ season intact

By Myan Patel

Since Dec. 22, no player in the National Basketball Association has scored more points than the Clippers’ Lou Williams. In the near one-month span, Williams has poured in a total of…

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Jan 23, 2018

Rebounding an area of concern for Minnesota Timberwolves

By Michael Hebert

After acquiring Jimmy Butler during the offseason, the Minnesota Timberwolves made the necessary steps to improve its defensive play for the 2017–2018 season.

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Jan 23, 2018

A Grizzly Revenge

By Dara Carr

It seems Martin’s dream was not the only one that came true as the Grizzlies overcame the Lakers on MLK Day winning 123–114 at home in Memphis. The only question is will the dream of having a current winning streak at home be short lived as the Grizzlies…

February 2018

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