Sentence examples for defensive attention from inspiring English sources

We played a more attacking football than Leicester but certainly with the same defensive attention".

In a world where Tim Duncan no longer commands complete defensive attention, Parker's dribble penetration is the most direct means for the Spurs to create open shots.

Stoudemire will command defensive attention and keep the floor spaced for the Knicks' shooters, Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler and perhaps Miller.

Klay Thompson and Jarrett Jack combined to shoot 9 for 28 (32 percent) even with Curry attracting the Knicks' defensive attention.

Jones, tall at 6 feet 3 inches, and fast, is entrusted with drawing some defensive attention away from the All-Pro receiver Roddy White.

Things can change before the season starts on Christmas, but for now the Knicks clearly remain in need of an outside shooter to alleviate the defensive attention that Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire can expect to draw.

Today's disclosure upset Labor strategists because of its timing, coming right after Gordon Brown, the chancellor of the exchequer, announced a $65 billion cash injection into public services intended to put the Conservatives on the defensive as attention focuses on the national election expected next year.

One player drew her attention, defensive midfielder Shannon Boxx of the New York Power.

The Giants' defensive front gained attention for neutralizing New England's Tom Brady in their 2007 season Super Bowl victory.

The events of September 11th had, after all, revived his flagging political fortunes by putting Malaysia's Islamist opposition on the defensive and distracting attention from the prime minister's autocratic excesses.

But Mr. Romney's attempt to use the event to draw a contrast with Mr. Obama on foreign policy started a confrontation that landed him on the defensive and drew attention away from questions about Mr. Obama's handling of uprisings in the Arab world.