I tried. Really. But roaring to 15 point or more lead only to see 30 point swing? It reminds me of cat playing with mouse. Blazers being mouse.
A #2 seed is heavily favored and losing the series wouldn't demoralize me had it been, say, a couple of hard fought games. Or if Spurs had just killed Blazers start to finish I would wince but acknowledge clearly they are greatly better team.
How many times can I feel hope and then get my heart shredded?
Forget public statements. In their hearts do the players think they can pull it off?