Though it was only by five points, the loss against the 76ers was the most deflating of the season. In fact, the Kings are only the third team to have lost to the larking team from Philadelphia. To make matters worse, the defeat came on their home court.
The purist of the game may decree a dunk as being just two points. True as that may be, they excite teammates and fans alike, even motivates them. Delineating the two involves a lens shift – from objective and tangible, to subjective and intangible.
Much like the biggest dunk being merely two points, the Philadelphia loss is, after all, just a loss.