But it was France's suffocating defense that carried the day.

He was the obvious leader of the Ravens' suffocating defense.

Even the nature of the suffocating defense is different.

Among this year's field, Kentucky and Illinois have played suffocating defense in the regular season.

In the past, the Hoyas could compensate for poor shooting with suffocating defense.

What Michigan State does better than anyone is play suffocating defense and rebound.

Throughout their history, the Buccaneers have been known for their suffocating defense.

But their eight 3-pointers and suffocating defense enabled them to overcome it.

A suffocating defense still the league's best at defending against the run.

Fact is, Manhattan, with its suffocating defense, became the purveyor of terror.