1.   Behind Klinsmann is a defense that strangles opponents with its efficiency and near-flawless offensive execution.

2.   But as was the case all night, their offensive execution came up wanting.

3.   Crisp offensive execution and aggressive defense worked to the Nets advantage.

4.   Despite having Minlend back from his one-game suspension for fighting, the Red Storm offensive execution was haggard throughout the half.

5.   Even more important to Coach Jeff Van Gundy is offensive execution.

6.   New York began to put together some decent stops on defense with solid offensive execution, but it was nothing to write Ernie Grunfeld and Dave Checketts about.

7.   Poor half-court offensive execution, costly defensive breakdowns and turnovers marked each loss.

8.   Reign coach Jacquie Hullah appreciated the work ethic but would have welcomed better offensive execution and rebounding.

9.   Souers said the Lumberjacks achieved their goal of better offensive execution.

10.   Still, fluid offensive execution is the last thing either team expects in this one.