They couldn't do more than this, in a depleted West.
I mean get this...
Spurs: Limped up Parker
Houston: Beverly gone, Donatas gone, Harden/Flu'ed up
Okc: Not even a threat from the outside looking in
Results:round 2 exit.
2016 NBA Chip >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>...Clippers
The west is far from depleted even with the injuries. They shut down Leonard, contained Duncan, held the team to a low amount of points. They might be 2nd round exits next year, but they're capable of making and winning the Finals of they play their best consistently. A few weeks ago, they were looking like the top team in te league while everyone else was struggling. Now that they struggled and lost, they're considered pretenders?