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Knicks stifle streaking Spurs with 'high level' defense

Even the games we haven't scored a lot of points, like at Chicago and then Houston, our defense has gotten better. We had five guys on a string. They shut down Houston in the fourth quarter a week ago in a dramatic comeback and gave up just 99 points to Chicago on the road before losing decisively to Cleveland.

National Basketball Association

fromESPN.com

1 month ago

Four trade proposals for Trae Young: What could Atlanta get for the star guard?

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are pursuing a trade as Young's defensive impact and roster fit complicate finding a market despite his scoring and playmaking accolades.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 months ago

Kurtenbach: Steve Kerr keeps telling us the Warriors can play defense. Let's see it

Perhaps Steve Kerr is trying to manifest a reality that doesn't exist. Because if the Warriors coach has said it once this season, he's said it a dozen times: He believes this group can be a top-tier defensive unit. He says it with conviction. He says it like it's a foregone conclusion, just waiting for the rest of us to catch up. I'm not buying what he's selling. And honestly, neither should you.

Golden State Warriors

Toronto Raptors

fromRaptors Rapture

3 months ago

Gradey Dick is quietly transforming the Raptors into the team they dreamed of

Gradey Dick's November surge increased efficiency, defensive impact, and a +17.3 net rating, making him an impactful rotation player for the Raptors.

Miami

fromAll U Can Heat

3 months ago

Heat learning Bam Adebayo lesson Erik Spoelstra likely knew all along

Bam Adebayo is the essential defensive anchor whose absence has caused the Miami Heat's defense to significantly deteriorate.