1.   And we also know that Jackson will be on the bench in the fourth quarter because of his well-documented defensive deficiencies.

2.   But his defensive deficiencies are numerous.

3.   Fifteen games into the season, it turns out that the carnivorous Boston writers may have actually understated the Sox defensive deficiencies.

4.   He has been a strong offensive performer, but his defensive deficiencies have been a point of contention with Gainey.

5.   Much of the criticism directed at the Suns this year has stemmed from defensive deficiencies.

6.   The trio had defensive deficiencies and struggled in creating smooth passes.

7.   There were also apparent defensive deficiencies, though they were covered up by Mike Burns and reserve goalkeeper Aidan Heaney.

8.   We have harped on the defensive deficiencies of the Celtics before, but Friday night the woes were self-explanatory.

9.   Slow-footed Bill Wennington has defensive deficiencies.