#team-defense

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Boston Bruins
fromNBC Sports Boston
5 days ago

Bruins must fix this issue ASAP to remain in playoff race

The Boston Bruins sit tied for third in the Atlantic Division and remain realistic playoff contenders despite preseason predictions of another bottom-10 finish.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
1 week ago

Details of Heat winning streak proves exactly why Miami is a contender

The Miami Heat are a versatile, defense-driven dark-horse contender capable of winning multiple ways and becoming a true threat once fully healthy.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

'Come ready to play or don't come at all': Jaylen Brown doesn't mince words after Celtics' loss to Nets

The Celtics (8-8) fell 113-105 to the 12-loss Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden Friday night, marking just the Nets' third win all season. Boston has shown flashes of potential through the first month of regular-season play, but a lack of consistency has them toward the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings through 16 games. That inconsistency cost them a win on Friday.
Boston Celtics
fromBlue Seat Blogs
2 weeks ago

Rangers Recap: What happened in Vegas can stay in Vegas - Blue Seat Blogs

Here we are again. Another regulation loss, another low-scoring game, another bad team effort, and with 25% of the season complete, now is the time where the early season questions can start to become concerns. For the majority of October, it was "Just wait until the team has Trocheck back in the lineup, everything will rebound then." The wins have not come in bunches, the goaltending is being hung out to dry by questionable efforts in the defensive zone, particularly by the captain last night.
New York Rangers
National Hockey League
fromEditor In Leaf
3 weeks ago

William Nylander's post-game comments draw criticism from Leafs fans

Toronto Maple Leafs face growing fan frustration due to defensive lapses and recent losses despite continued goal-scoring from key forwards.
Boston Bruins
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
4 weeks ago

Craig Berube on Nikita Zadorov knocking Auston Matthews out of the game: "I don't like the hit, and I think it was a penalty... He was in a vulnerable position"

Auston Matthews suffered a lower-body injury after a hit called a penalty by Craig Berube; the team competed harder later but was hurt by early penalties and defensive reads.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Al Horford, buoyed and challenged by Warriors' stars, turns back clock against Pacers

Jimmy Butler consistently fed Al Horford, who hit four 3-pointers and provided strong defense, contributing significantly to the Warriors' 114-83 victory.
fromCubsinsider
1 month ago

Cubs Win 2025 Gold Glove NL Team of the Year Award -

We knew the Cubs' defense was good, but now we have proof. This is the second time the Cubs have won the award, which was established in 2020.
Chicago Cubs
fromRaptors Republic
1 month ago

Quick Reaction: Rockets 139, Raptors 121

Quickley's defence continues to show real improvement in transition, where his aggression forced a turnover early. Early in the first quarter, he stood his ground impressively when Jabari Smith Jr. tried to post him up, showcasing added strength and discipline. Offensively, however, it was a rough night - his trademark floater deserted him, missing a few he normally converts with ease. Quickley still hasn't quite found his rhythm on that end of the floor.
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Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors Rapture
1 month ago

Shocking Scottie Barnes development can save Raptors from disastrous start

Scottie Barnes is showing signs of becoming a reliable three-point threat despite the Raptors' shaky team defense and inconsistent early-season performance.
fromRaptors Rapture
1 month ago

3 chilling Raptors scenarios that could haunt their season (and beyond)

Alright, maybe we've been giving the Raptors a bit too hard a time for their rough 1-4 start, especially since we still have the whole season ahead of us. But you can't deny that, no matter how big of a Raptors fan you are, it's worth noting that Toronto's defensive foundation and the small sample size we've seen so far haven't looked particularly impressive. Things
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National Hockey League
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Sharks' Askarov can still be great, but he needs his teammates to shape up

Yaroslav Askarov shows No. 1 goalie potential, but the San Jose Sharks must improve team defense and puck management to turn his performance into wins.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

All the top scenes from the Jets and Broncos' trip to London

For the Jets, the trip marks an opportunity for a change of pace in a start to the season that's gone awry. New York enters Week 6 with an 0-5 record, the only team remaining in the league without a win. Most recently, the Jets suffered a 37-22 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, marking the fifth consecutive game that the team has given up 25-plus points.
National Football League
fromJays Journal
2 months ago

Once again, none of the experts are picking the Blue Jays to win the ALDS vs Yankees

"I love the Blue Jays offense, but the Yankees have a bit more firepower and also have an advantage in the rotation, so I'll take them," was the final judgement from Matt Snyder of CBS Sports in a 2025 ALDS preview. The Blue Jays and Yankees face off in a crucial playoff series Saturday, and many baseball analysts are picking New York, despite their 5-8 record against the Jays in 2025. The Jays, however, stack up well in several key areas that could work in their favor against a familiar division foe.
New York Yankees
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Three Valkyries including Nakase honored in WNBA awards

Nakase led the Valkyries to a 23-21 record in their first season and led the Golden State to the playoffs, becoming the first expansion team in league history to make the postseason in its first year. Under Nakase, the Valkyries established themselves as one of the best defenses in the league, holding opponents to a league-best 76.3 points per game. The first-time head coach was hired last year by Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin and has created a culture of collective effort that uplifts that defense.
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