In their three year run atop the East, the Nets' defense was the key to their success. This year's team doesn't have the athletes like Kenyon Martin and Kerry Kittles, and therefore must work harder and position themselves better in order to get similar results.
- Nets Look to Defense for Help - New York Times
- Nets Must Adjust Their 'D' - Brian Lewis - New York Post
- Nets' newcomers must maintain 'D' values - Bob Considine - Asbury Park Press