The Boston Celtics transition defense has been tested during the first three games of their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Both Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe are a blur in ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Late in the second quarter of the Lakers’ 131-114 road loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. grabbed a defensive rebound inside the ...

Defensive breakdowns: The Fever gave up 25 transition points to Dallas, exposing lapses in discipline and defensive urgency. Coach's urgent call: Stephanie White stressed the need for quicker mental ...

Illinois’ defense has been questionable at times in the 2025-26 season, although it appears over the past few contests that a new chapter is currently unfolding, as the Illini have been locking down ...

Last season, the Golden State Warriors ranked 17th in the NBA for transition defense. They were also ranked 15th for defensive rating. Far too often, Steve Kerr's team lost games from a winning ...