It is absolutely true, as Dwane Casey will tell you every time you speak, that defence is the hallmark of basketball champions, and that stopping teams from scoring is a slump-proof way to consistent excellence.
But he will also admit that scoring can be wildly fun and tremendously exciting because gaining a huge lead any night makes any game easier.
After watching his Toronto Raptors dismantle yet another overmatched opponent with a devastating offence that is the most efficient in the NBA, Casey marvelled at the myriad ways his team can win.
They can shoot themselves to wins, being as potent a three-point team as exists.