*FEATURES OF THE DAY*
From D-III to NBA, Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward is living his ‘one-of-one’ story
Marc J. Spears, Andscape
NBA should do right by these basketball pioneers before it’s too late
Candace Buckner, Washington Post
TEAM-SPECIFIC
ATL: Hawks best beleaguered Pacers
Lauren Williams, AJC
BOS: Celtics stumble at the finish, but hold on to stave off 76ers
Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe
BOS: 5 Instant Reactions from Celtics’ win vs. 76ers
Sam LaFrance, Hardwood Houdini
BOS: 4 takeaways as Celtics beat 76ers
Souichi Terada, Mass Live
BOS: Celtics rookie savoring trial-by-fire start to NBA career
Souichi Terada, Mass Live
CHI: The Bulls are 5-0 for the first time since the Jordan era, fueled by Josh Giddey and a balanced attack
Joel Lorenzi, The Athletic
CLE: Game Night Observations: Evan Mobley’s Aggression, Jaylon Tyson’s Role and Early Lessons
Danny Cunningham, The Inside Shot
CLE: Short-handed Cavs show fight in loss to Raptors
Ethan Sands, cleveland.com
GSW: Warriors get what they deserve in loss to Giannis-less Bucks
Nick Friedell, The Athletic
GSW: Kuminga Blossoms Into Warriors Starter — and Coach Kerr Is ‘Thrilled’
Alder Almo, Heavy
GSW: Sloppy Warriors fall to Giannis-less Bucks, done in by former teammate
Sam Gordon, SF Chronicle
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