Relax, Knicks fans: There are reasons for hope after Game 1 botch-job

For Knicks fans, the feeling of teetering on the edge is all too familiar. Being a sports fan often means experiencing moments that make you want to throw in the towel and admit defeat. Sports has a way of consuming your time and emotions, much like a tough breakup.

We’ve all witnessed heartbreak in sports, from Mark Gastineau’s hit on Bernie Kosar to the Giants’ playoff collapse in San Francisco, ending with a botched field goal snap. The Mets’ infamous collapse and the Yankees blowing a 3-0 series lead to the Red Sox are etched in our memories. We’ve endured long championship droughts with the Rangers and Islanders.

Sometimes the only way to cope with sports disappointments is to fully embrace them. We’ve all been there, with a collection of painful memories that come with being a fan.

And that’s where we find ourselves today.