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Who have been the best performers in the playoffs so far? We're keeping track.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2013

The Nuggets entered the playoffs as one of the league's hottest teams. What happened?

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2013

After abysmal performances in Game 1, Boston's Jason Terry and New York's Tyson Chandler have some major adjustments to make, David Thorpe writes.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2013

Bradford Doolittle examines whether Carmelo Anthony should get serious consideration as the 2012-13 NBA MVP. While the Knicks' star had a huge season, his team impact and defense doesn't rival the game's other elite players.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2013

If it seems as though the best defensive players come from teams committed to playing team defense, you are not mistaken

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2013

Today's NBA defenses are often tougher than ever before, Ethan Sherwood Strauss writes.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2013

Neil Paine outlines the tendencies of NBA referees and breaks down the resulting impact on scoring and defense.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2013

Bradford Doolittle analyzes how physical defense seems to prove effective in stopping the Miami Heat.

Story | Conversation | March 27, 2013

Bradford Doolittle says that better ball movement, fewer isolations and more zone defense will lead to future success for the Knicks.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2013

Joe Kaiser says Serge Ibaka's made vast improvements on offense to match his D.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2013

Bradford Doolittle says the Golden State Warriors' defense needs the old Andrew Bogut to show up or they can kiss the playoffs goodbye.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2013

Bradford Doolittle identifies and ranks the NBA's 10 best interior defenders. Milwaukee's Larry Sanders tops the list.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2013

Bradford Doolittle identifies and ranks the NBA's best perimeter defenders.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2013

Bradford Doolittle writes that while the Golden State Warriors might not be quite as good as their record so far this season, their much-improved defense is for real and could keep them in the postseason mix out West.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2013

Porous defense, not their 3-point dependency, may hurt New York in the postseason.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2013

The gap has never been smaller between the game's two best players, writes Tom Haberstroh.

Story | Conversation | December 25, 2012