Whatever happens, so very proud of this team... think they've been a bit heavily criticized this season for the type of season we've had, but I also get growing expectations which is a good thing. Just hope people don't lose sight of how special this year was if we lose, but also don't overreact short-term if we win. Tbh these playoffs are hella stressful so if we lose I can watch stress free basketball but I also want them to experience more success and time spent together since they feel like they're not done yet. Regular season losses have pissed me off more than playoff ones if I'm being real. They just really needed this experience and they're getting the full ride, so this is gravy to me.
Btw I'm missing this game because it's on at the worst time for me, so I'm getting my thoughts out now lol.
Also a bit OT, but was watching a Denver Nuggets documentary on the NBA Finals run and it just shows how hard it is to win.. Malone didn't get them in the playoffs until his 4th year. Then they got to 2nd round, then WCF, then two down years in comparison to those back to 2nd round and 1st round losses. Had to deal with some **** injuries to Murray and MPJ.. and they mentioned how progress wasn't always linear but they committed to the guys who they believed in and it paid off. 8 **** years...
Even though we've had less roster turnover than people have liked, reminds me a bit of the faith we've had in these guys.. and while we are inevitably moving on from some of these guys as we try to contend, it's also important to acknowledge how a lot of these guys have stepped up massively this year, from injuries (Isaac), bust claims (Suggs), not real #1/#2 options labels (Paolo/Franz), and a whole bunch of role guys who have appeared and then disappointed during the regular season but rose to the occasion to help us win three important games this series or kept us afloat in the regular season to get us here, including the Green Goblins.
BUT... I do hope the story continues for the players' sake. They definitely deserve it and I know they have the want and drive to get it done... but the shooting doesn't always agree with those two things
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- either way, helluva season.
Anyway.. GO MAGIC!