Do people seriously believe this team can go to the finals?

[Stig]

We are most likely ending the season as 5th seed, which means we’ll play every single series on the road. We may still be able to handle the shorthanded pacers. But I can’t see how can we beat 2 of the top 3 teams on the road. Last year it took us 7 games with home court to edge out the Bucks, I don’t fancy our chances this year.

[BlackCeltic]

This team has Marcus Morris in the starting lineup. Of course they can’t make the finals.

[Kuberski33]

There's a far better chance they go out in Round 1.

[PhoSita]

No, and right now it seems like they want to be done ASAP.

[blink]

No, and right now it seems like they want to be done ASAP.

well part of the team seems disconnected at this point.  Seems like mainly players who expect to get traded or not resigned.  Unfortunately for them teams remember how you finish out a season.

[SparzWizard]

Lol no. This was Game #73 and it should already be telling that this team wouldn't get to the finals.

And I also can't remember when was the last time a 5th seed made the NBA Finals, let alone a Conference Finals appearance.

[Who]

I do.

[gunrock210]

Depends on which team shows up. The one where we play fast, move the ball and stay active on defense. Or the team that just randomly starts doing dumb ish and blowing leads

[Stig]

I just don’t get how people think we can just turn on when playoff starts, it’s the same personal and same chemistry, it’s not like we have a LBJ that can go to another level.

[mr. dee]

Lol no. This was Game #73 and it should already be telling that this team wouldn't get to the finals.

And I also can't remember when was the last time a 5th seed made the NBA Finals, let alone a Conference Finals appearance.

The Rockets won a championship as a 6th Seed with 47-35 record in the 1995 post season. Granted, they have already won the previous year, but still.

[Stig]

 The Cavs would probably have gotten to the finals last year if they were 5th, well, it’s not like this team has a heart of champion

[PhoSita]

No, and right now it seems like they want to be done ASAP.

well part of the team seems disconnected at this point.  Seems like mainly players who expect to get traded or not resigned.  Unfortunately for them teams remember how you finish out a season.

Feels like that "part" is at least half the team.

[Chris22]

With everyone healthy, yes.

Without everyone healthy, no.

[TheReaLPuba]

Lol no. This was Game #73 and it should already be telling that this team wouldn't get to the finals.

And I also can't remember when was the last time a 5th seed made the NBA Finals, let alone a Conference Finals appearance.

The Rockets won a championship as a 6th Seed with 47-35 record in the 1995 post season. Granted, they have already won the previous year, but still.

Also had arguably the best player in the league?

[blink]

No, and right now it seems like they want to be done ASAP.

well part of the team seems disconnected at this point.  Seems like mainly players who expect to get traded or not resigned.  Unfortunately for them teams remember how you finish out a season.

Feels like that "part" is at least half the team.

Well my guess of players gone after this year:
Tatum, Rozier, Morris, Williams, Yabu

might not be 1/2 but getting there.  I am worried that it is going to be another 75% roster purge in part to get AD.  I am not sure it is worth it.