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| усилить игру в обороне | clamp down on defense (After trailing most of the way Monday night, the Pelicans pushed the pace and clamped down on defense to spark one final rally ... george serebryakov) |
| усилить игру в обороне | pick up defense ("We really picked up our defense," coach Alvin Gentry said. "We were able to run Korver off some of the shots he was making. george serebryakov) |
| усилить игру в обороне | turn up the defensive intensity (Utah turned up the defensive intensity in the first half, forcing the Nuggets into 10 turnovers and 1-of-13 shooting from 3-point range. george serebryakov) |
| усилить толчок | give spring to the take-off |