111.   Contenders play solid defense, a message that Lynam hopes to get across.

112.   Crystal Robinson tried to force her way into the key, but Shalonda Enis played tough defense, forcing Robinson into an off-balance shot.

113.   Daley, a Toronto native who qualifies as a US citizen, can also play central defense.

114.   Darren did a terrific job, we got some clutch hits and played good defense.

115.   Deering might fill that role today because he has some experience playing defense.

116.   Detroit plays defense, too.

117.   During an exhibition game against Milwaukee, for instance, Celtics rookie Ron Mercer played matador defense against a Buck who easily got past him.

118.   Each team has accused the other of playing illegal defense.

119.   During preseason we were just getting guys in shape and played basic defenses.

120.   Do-everything forward Mike Sullivan set up two goals with perfect feeds and played unreal defense.