On Friday, one of the biggest investment banks in the world said that China was not heading for a hard landing this year and would average 8.1% GDP growth in 2012.
It worked so well in a hard-fought 4-3 victory on Monday night that they are heading into Wednesday's Game 4 at Madison Square Garden with the very same objective.
Ireland is indeed sitting a rather long and uncomfortable class at the school of hard knocks and tough surprises, its children may be playing truant and heading for the private tuition of Canada and Australia but the lesson will be remembered.
But many of these locations are hard to pinpoint, so equip yourself with a reliable map and some sturdy walking shoes before heading out on a self-guided tour.