51.  Defensively, they have only allowed 19 goals, and two or fewer in nine of the 11.

52.  Defensively, they were lively, doubling Baker in the post and rotating quickly to prevent the Sonics from having clean shots at the hoop.

53.  Defensively, they've given up 119 points and 1,225 yards in those losses.

54.  Defensively, Tony Sanneh (Hertha Berlin) and David Regis (FC Metz, France) will probably start in the back.

55.  Defensively, UH limited the Pirates to 88 yards in the final three quarters.

56.  Defensively, we didn't have that many changes (in personnel) or injuries.

57.  Deference is due the executive in national security affairs, the judiciary in criminal cases, the legislature in oversight.

58.  Deferential to the lawyers until the end, Ito declined on Wednesday to limit closing arguments in the case.

59.  Deferred interest bonds rose to 201.68, up from 192.99 in January.

60.  Deputy district attorney Christopher Darden, meanwhile, had the most controversial style, described alternately by lawyers as too repetitive and assuringly low-key in his presentation Tuesday.