The Jets continue to work on situational football throughout the spring. After a scripted practice went in the offense's favor on Monday, HC Aaron Glenn, who doubles as the team's defensive play caller, foreshadowed a defensive rebound during Tuesday's open workout.

The Pistons suffered a close loss last night against the Hawks that could’ve been avoided if they were better on the defensive glass. Even though the Pistons held steady in their clutch defense, they allowed far too many offensive rebounds and it ...

The Sky entered their game Friday against the Lynx last in the WNBA in defensive rebounding percentage. Players have been adamant that effort and attention to detail are the biggest factors.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Nate Oats' preseason words have rung true this season as Alabama has gotten routinely outclassed on the boards. An inability to prevent second-chance points has been a catalyst for multiple Crimson Tide losses this year, from the first ...

If there was any game that signified a turning point defensively for the Charlotte Hornets this season, look no further than their 112-99 victory in Chicago back on Jan. 3. Since then, they’ve posted the NBA’s sixth-best defense rating (109.5) behind ...

HOUSTON — Austin Reaves couldn’t pinpoint exactly when it happened. But he remembered what sparked the Lakers’ defensive turnaround, which has carried over for 3 ½ months, through their first-round playoff series victory over the Rockets, which ...

The Houston Rockets have built their identity around their defense and toughness in the Ime Udoka era, two factors that left the team somewhat throughout this season.