Time will tell if Tom Thibodeau wins the New York Knicks' electoral vote, consisting almost solely of the college of cap crunchers (led by James Dolan and Leon Rose). Hardwood wisdom, however, should suggest that they've "seen enough:" what has transpired in Boston over the past three days should be enough to turn New York Thibs for just under four more years.

Writers at ESPN, the Athletic, NBA.com, and yes, Athlon Sports, have fallen victim to the "it's over" narrative on more than one occasion. In Game 1, New York Daily News' Kristain Winfield declared the game over, and was called out by Josh Hart.

BOSTON — It’s easy to watch Jalen Brunson with the ball in his hands late in the game, in the moments that have earned him the NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award, and assume it is some magical quality, something that has appeared out of nowhere.