1.   And with Robinson defending Olajuwon, the Spurs tightened their perimeter defense, holding the Rockets to just four three-pointers in the second half.

2.   Because Duncan and Robinson are both shot-blocking threats, the Knicks would like to draw one of them away from the basket to play perimeter defense.

3.   Both play exceptional perimeter defense.

4.   But with the Jayhawks fronting a strong perimeter defense, Jones and forward Malcolm Johnson struggled.

5.   Crumbley comes off the bench to create offense with his perimeter defense.

6.   Despite the problems with its perimeter defense, the Americans were never threatened.

7.   Despite the problems with their perimeter defense, the Americans were never threatened.

8.   Harris started and, though he was scoreless in the first half, contributed two assists and played strong perimeter defense.

9.   In recent NBA seasons, this tactic has made perimeter defense look something like a sumo summit between divorce lawyers.

10.   Indeed, the Celtics seemed to baffle the Knicks with their aggressive perimeter defense and positioning in the paint.