Cleveland (3-3) at New York (1-4)

Cross-promotion helps, sometimes, but you still need to be bashed over the head with it sometimes. Sometimes you forget the motivation, even when it should be completely and utterly obvious.

Like last night, when TNT reminded us that ESPN was showcasing a Cavaliers-Knicks game on Friday night, I just assumed it was a ratings grab. A championship contender versus a team that draws in the entire tri-state area. Makes sense in November.

Then, a day later, someone reminds you of the real reason. Ah, shirt. We're back to this again? James to the Knicks?

It's the only time this season James visits New York City, so we're supposed to assume that this is some sort of on-court pitch job. LeBron's Yankees have a championship parade on Friday, the Madison Square Garden rims are supposed to be as inviting as ever and the Knicks will have 48 minutes to inform LBJ that there are, indeed, two "L's" in "Gallinari."

The Knicks like to run, the team is fifth in the NBA in possessions per game, so they have a chance against the Cavaliers -- a team that played and lost last night.

Beyond that, this is going to be annoying. So annoying. Get ready for three hours of "analysis" from people who have absolutely no clue when it comes to salary-cap space, endorsements, LeBron's motivations (because nobody, at this point, has any clue) or Cleveland's own impending cap freedom.

You know how they tell you that the odd glass of red wine can actually be healthy for you? This might be the night to get really, really "healthy."

Comment away during the game below and check back after the contest for continued analysis and reaction to James' lone trip to NYC.

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