They’re already lost among the ghosts in Madison Square Garden, those two late triples Darius Garland hit in Sunday’s Game 4 loss to New York. Last-ditch heaves, when they can’t stave off a 3-1 series deficit, get clipped pretty quickly from highlight reels and water-cooler recaps. To Cleveland veteran Ricky Rubio, any glimmer of resolve, one strong moment in the face of adversity, is the building block to persevere in a life in the NBA — particularly a grueling playoffs.
“At the end of the day, the feelings and emotions are different from the regular season,” Rubio told Yahoo Sports.