don't forget ... Toronto I Bucks I Utah I & III and the Lakers got 2 on the Rox before their collaspe ...oh well, we still won 50 and at least we swept the Magic
We haven't won 50 games since 1997 (the year we lost in the WC Finals to the Jazzholes). About damn time.
Exactly! I am impressed with 50 wins. The fact we had basically started from scratch with this team and all the new players. We had to gain chemistry. And then "on the run" we make moves to add Barry, Wesley and James. Yet we still were able to be cohesive enough to get 50 wins. I was thinking more along the lines of 45 wins this year but this team gelled more quickly than I thought it would and I never anticipated the solid mid-season roster moves we were able to make. I do feel though we have set the bar to 55+ wins next year. I mean I doubt we would have lost some of those stinker games earlier in the year if we had the team on the floor that we currently have now. Via the draft, MLE and more time with the team I think we can improve a lot!
This was my prediction for the season; I thought this would mark a successful season along with getting passed the first round. One down, and one to go. I am very proud of the team, this has been an extremely entertaining season. No comparison to the last several years, which will hereafter be known as the "dumber" years. What a difference!
Had we beaten all of the teams that were in last place when we played them, we would be challenging for the 4th spot.
I say it's awesome they reached this milestone, it's a real testament to Front office, coaches and players resolve to be the best they could be this year. On to the playoffs.
I kinda hope we lose the game against Seattle. For two reasons: 1) I don't want any thoughts in any minds about us trying to keep a winning streak going. I want us to focus on winning the playoff series. 2) I've always felt that, the longer you get a winning streak going, the greater the odds are against it continuing. What I mean is... the odds of getting a 3-gamer are pretty good. The odds of getting a 9-gamer are not as good. As the streak extends, the chances of failer increase dramatically. I don't want the loss to come later, and at a crucial time. I'd rather take the loss now, while it doesn't mean anything. -- droxford
