The Rangers were closer last year, but do they or the Islanders have a better chance of raising the Stanley Cup Championship next year. (Photo Courtesy of Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via TNS)

Kobe’s constant jump shots would hurt the Knicks more than it would help. (Photo Courtesy of Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via TNS)

Blake Griffin’s elevation to one of the best players in the league over the regular season has led to Clipper’s playoff success. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via MCT)

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Neil Patrick Harris performs at the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 22, 2013, at Nokia Theatre, L.A. Live, in Los Angeles, California. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

Taylor Swift looking ridiculous performing at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/MCT).

(Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

While some think she “Should’ve Said No” to a career in music, others will love Swift “Forever & Always.” (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/MCT)