There are two primary forms of offense in boxing: you either operate on the outside to beat your opponent with long-range jabs and counter punches or get in close and attack with hard-hitting blows to the body and head.
Basketball is similar. There are times when you can “win on points” by consistently landing your jabs, but rarely getting in close, and others where the fight is gritty, forcing you to work your inside game. The best boxers, just like with the basketball teams, understand that for consistent success, you blend these two offensive styles. By hurting the body, you open up opportunities on the outside, and vice versa.