Sentence examples for stiff defense from inspiring English sources

Whether because of injuries or the Heat's stiff defense, the Celtics never got untracked.

Princeton plays a measured, possession-oriented game that features a stiff defense.

The Saints play stiff defense and that earns them this victory.

But Buffalo plans to support him with good receivers, a solid line, a strong running game and a stiff defense.

Pietrus had his best game of the series on both ends of the court, with 18 points, stiff defense against Bryant and several clutch plays down the stretch.

Lin played superbly against the Dallas Mavericks' stiff defense on Feb. 19, but he had his worst game as a starter against the Miami Heat's swarming attack four days later.

The three shocking 3-0 teams -- Carolina, New Orleans and San Diego -- have all won with strong running games, timely quarterback play and stiff defenses.

They have beaten more bowl-eligible teams than either of their possible championship opponents, they have perhaps the nation's stiffest defense, and they still haven't lost.

Passing is incredibly important in online games, as you're likely to face much stiffer defense than against a computer opponent.

But the Red Storm earned a satisfying victory by playing 40 ferocious minutes, particularly flustering the Irish with stiff perimeter defense.

Frank is hoping that his point guards can anchor a stiff team defense and run the offense as best they can until Kidd returns.