Truth be told, it was somewhat surprising to hear Middleton insist that nothing about this stunning series has left a mental mark. “Winning a championship is not easy,” he continued. “Winning a playoff series is not easy. Winning a playoff game is not easy. So each night, no matter how the game has gone for us personally or as a team, you’ve just got to go out there and continue to play and don’t worry about nothing. Fight. And don’t worry about nothing else except for that possession.”