Defenses will take away primary options better, so you need to be able to understand how to use the secondary option They didnt need it in the second half, but in the first half they didnt have the primary and just looked lost on what's next The larger eater of possessions however is the ability to understand you limiting your pace limits your opponents' pace. So while it might be possible to get a quick look with an amazing pass or a push in transition, a turnover hurts you exponentially if you dont capitalize on the opportunity. If basketball were a game of 1 possession only, literally any team could beat anyone. Over time, the most efficient teams would win more games, however. That is the logic here. Limit the number of possessions, be efficient, then you can beat anyone on any given night. That's why it is VASTLY more important to work on your ceiling for March than concern yourself with your floor in an exhibition game in October