Howe is using this lineup, despite its defensive deficiencies, to maximize run production.

The Mets can stomach Piazza's defensive deficiencies when he is pounding pitches and driving in runs.

The game was an offensive explosion in the first half, and the Knicks followed form by showing a glaring defensive deficiency.

Nash's defensive deficiencies are alluded to, but not dwelled on, by the Suns coaches.

The fact that the Heat missed 17 3-pointers in a row masked some of the Knicks' defensive deficiencies.

The following season was not as spectacular, as he scored 24 goals in 77 games while showing defensive deficiencies.

Cheeks left Chris Webber, who has defensive deficiencies, on the bench for the entire fourth quarter.

The Nets' most glaring defensive deficiency on Friday was on transition.

His defensive deficiencies and lack of hustle are well known throughout the league.

The MetroStars went on the attack in an attempt to offset their recent defensive deficiencies.