31.   He is also playing solid defense.

32.   He was smart enough to know that solid defense and rebounding prowess can pay dividends in basketball.

33.   He was counted on for big shots and solid defense.

34.   He was backed by solid defense.

35.   He wants to play for a franchise that has a solid defense, a team with a chance to win.

36.   He will need that again against a solid Redskins defense.

37.   His solid defense against Malone proved that he can still make some effective contributions if given the chance.

38.   Horry and Horace Grant played solid defense but gave Malone most of the credit for his poor outing.

39.   If the campaign were a military one, Gore would be the general ringing conquered territory with solid defenses.

40.   In essence, the Sonics survived offensive lapses with solid defense.