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Los Angeles Clippers off to great start, combining strong offense and defense.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2012

Defense is the key for the Celtics and Nets to enter the Eastern Conference's elite.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2012

The Oklahoma City Thunder have cut down on their turnovers in the postseason, writes John Hollinger.

Story | Conversation | June 14, 2012

Quietly the Spurs are the league's hottest team.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2012

Boston Celtics saved their season by turning up the defense

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2012

The Thunder still play tough defense, but are winning with offense. John Hollinger examines.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2012

The Thunder's slow start was a product of lineup issues (Kendrick Perkins) as much as Dallas' big D.

Chicago and L.A. have to get back to playing tough defense.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2011

Tony Allen deserves the lion's share of the credit for the Grizzlies' postseason success.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2011

Lowry, Allen, Iguodala, Garnett and Howard receive props for their defense.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2011

The Knicks are struggling since their blockbuster trade, but don't blame Carmelo.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2011

Andrew Bynum's play in the middle is the key to L.A.'s defense.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2011

Thanks to their outstanding defense, the Celtics turned off the Heat once again.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2011

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Regression to the mean ... or just plain regression? That's the question for the Bulls tonight after the Blazers sliced and diced Chicago's normally airtight defense in a 109-103 Portland win -- the second straight defeat in which ...

The Spurs are winning with offense instead of defense this season. John Hollinger examines.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2010

The West finals have been an offensive explosion.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2010