... This is understandable since they have struggled so mightily over the last five games. 

But it is still premature.  They really don't need any miracles to get into the playoffs.  If they win out (which might be the biggest miracle required), they'll have a decent shot.

They are solely playing for the sixth seed at this point and are competing for that last spot against a bunch of average teams who lose on a regular basis.  In fact, all of the teams competing for the final spot lose as often as they win. 

This is the factor that is too often being overlooked.  Not only is it possible that most of the teams competing for the final spot will lose one to two more games...

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