We're down 2-0, yes. That loss was devastating, yes. But I could not be more proud of this team. Think back to two seasons ago where we were happy just to take a couple games off the Thunder without Westbrook, and now we're in the WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS. That's a testament to the executive team, the coaching, and this group of players. After the Portland series, I wasn't sure if this squad had the guts to be a real contender. Again, after Game 3 and 4 against the Clippers, I thought "whelp, we are never winning anything." This squad has proved me SO wrong. The way Harden raised his game incrementally these playoffs is incredible, and the man is 25 years old! Howard and Ariza have been nails. This team is good enough to win a championship. It may not be this year, but we have the talent, the heart, and now the experience to push on and really do something. I haven't given up on the boys, but from here on out, I'm just proud to see us being one of the last four teams standing when NOBODY though we would be. Hats off, boys. Keep making us proud.
