The Spurs may have won the battle, but the Sixers are aiming to win the war with more and-1s and turnaround jumpers from Jahlil Okafor.
The basketball world stopped and focused on Jahlil Okafor for two hours, as the 76ers tipped off their Utah Summer League slate with encouraging performances from Richaun Holmes (nine points, 3-6 FGs), Jordan McRae (15 points, 4-13) and Ja Rule (20 points, 10-22) himself.
The final score of a 74-71 loss is irrelevant in terms of evaluating this team's progression and development, as looking beyond the box score is key in the exhibition wasteland of summer league.