Davis's commentary on the Mavericks' defensive struggles reveals a critical aspect of modern basketball—the importance of perimeter defense. Effective perimeter defense is crucial as it limits ...

The Bruce Bowen-led Spurs and Tony Allen-led Grizzlies are the best perimeter-defending units ... To all those complaining about the lack of defense in the modern NBA, watch the Thunder.

And while Auburn leads the nation in blocks per game and the interior defense has been really good, the perimeter defense ... most valuable player in college basketball, the No. 1 “playmaker ...

After leading the ACC in 3-point defense entering Saturday's game at NC State, and still leading the conference after the Pack shot 40.6 percent (13-for-32), Wake Forest allowed UVA to get hot ...

Granted, teams like OKC, who have a stifling perimeter defense, give up more threes ... the fourth least in basketball.