A clear hierarchy was formed this season in the East with the Cavs and Celtics on top, then the Knicks in whatever you want to call the tier below “title contender.”
After you’ve punched your best customer in the head, what’s the best way to apologize? That’s right, next kick him in the groin. It’s the Rob Manfred/MLB business model.
Instead of the Devils sitting on the outside looking in on the playoff picture and the Rangers comfortably in playoff position, the two are somewhat inverted.