But it’s paradoxical because when the Cavs won Game 5 on the road, I could have sworn they’d sweep the series in Game 6 without a hitch, but the lack of commitment they showed that day made me start rooting for the Pistons again. I would have liked to see the Cavs win, but it’s hard to tell whether they’d have shown a competitive, winning spirit today or one of complacency and lack of commitment.

And if the Knicks have looked solid, I can’t deny it.

But on the other hand, I think the next champions will come out of the Western Conference Finals.