Lucas: Extending The Defense Posted Jan 4, 2015 The defensive area between the three-point line and the midcourt stripe doesn’t get much attention. Every box score tracks points in the paint. A team that defends hard in the backcourt is lauded for its pressure. And then there’s that frontcourt area in front of the three-point line—better known as the area Carolina won the game on Saturday night at Clemson. (GoHeels.com)