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LeBron James and Memphis guard Tony Allen headline the NBA All-Defensive First Team.

5-on-5: Six teams are in 2-0 holes in the first round. Our experts discuss how they can get out.

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

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Neil Tardy identifies some of the better matchups to exploit in Week 18 of the fantasy basketball season. Features team-by-team schedule strength.

Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY SportsRajon Rondo looks to dish around old friend Tony Allen.Rapid reaction after the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Boston Celtics 93-83 on Wednesday night at TD Garden: THE NITTY GRITTY Memphis point guard Mike Conley sco...

Mike Conley had 23 points and nine assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 93-83 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night and send Boston to its fourth consecutive loss.

NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James was the leading vote-getter for the league's all-defensive squad Wednesday, while Defensive Player of the Year Tyson Chandler didn't even crack the first team.

Statistically speaking, the Miami Heat put on a performance Friday night that was akin to what you might see in a game like NBA Jam. The Heat's 14 dunks are the most they've had in any game in the past five seasons. All but one were by either Dwy...

Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Celtics tried to force Chicago to shoot jumpres Thursday by switching to a zone defense.To the surprise of many -- old friend Tony Allen included -- the Boston Celtics have resorted to employing a zone defense at ...

AP Photo/Mark HumphreyMemphis Grizzlies swingman Tony Allen shows off his jersey.BOSTON -- A collection of postgame news and notes after the Boston Celtics defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 98-80 Sunday afternoon at TD Garden: Quick links: No play fo...

Neil Tardy on the Jan. 30-Feb. 5 scoring period for fantasy basketball, including why O.J. Mayo and Tony Allen are recommended pickups.

Celtics forward Kevin Garnett and Lakers guard Kobe Bryant have been selected to the NBA all-defensive first team for a record-tying ninth time.

With two nights of action remaining in the fantasy season, Neil Tardy suggests players to pick up and play on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty Images If you like havoc, you'll love Tony Allen. What do you really love about basketball? What are your favorite moments? When are you most thrilled? I love a lot of stuff about the game but way up high on the list is: re...

Neil Tardy previews the final 10 days of the NBA schedule with an eye toward matchups for fantasy owners to be aware of.

BOSTON -- A collection of news and notes after the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Boston Celtics 90-87 Wednesday night at the TD Garden: The rundown: Doc Warned His Team | Execution Troubles | Layup Line The Celtics can't say they didn't se...