In N.B.A. Finals, Defenses Hone a Battle Cry: Help!
Published 6/5/2008 at NYT > Pro Basketball
The Celtics and the Lakers will both need to rely on the concept of help defense to contain the offensive talent of the star players they will be facing. >
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