tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post116594550634533630..comments2023-11-05T01:50:45.024-08:00Comments on Supersonicsoul - The Sonics Blog!: Half-Full or Half-Empty?Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07413382016761430333noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1165967501306239672006-12-12T15:51:00.000-08:002006-12-12T15:51:00.000-08:00Tonight is definitely must-win for the Sonics. The...Tonight is definitely must-win for the Sonics. The Bucks are probably the worst team Seattle will play other than Memphis - with SImmons out and Villaneuva not exactly 100% the Sonics have a chance to steal one tonight.<BR/><BR/>To me, the big matchup is Michael Redd v Damien Wilkins. If Wilkins can hold Redd to less than his average, the Sonics will win.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1165954097000599192006-12-12T12:08:00.000-08:002006-12-12T12:08:00.000-08:00Don't underestimate the mental aspect of the "luck...Don't underestimate the mental aspect of the "lucky bounce". In my opinion teams that consistently get the lucky bounce do so because of confidence. It can end up being a self fulfilling prophesy where the team expects to get the bounce, relaxes, and therefore does get it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-1165949396953548382006-12-12T10:49:00.000-08:002006-12-12T10:49:00.000-08:00I'm not as pessimistic as you. I think the Sonics ...I'm not as pessimistic as you. I think the Sonics ought to be able to beat Memphis, Milwaukee, and possibly Chicago - although the Bulls will be tough becuase it's the second of a back-to-back on the road.<BR/><BR/>But even if the Sonics only win 2 of 5, that's pretty good for an eastern road trip. The rule of thumb is to split on the road and win 3/4 at home. Do that and you're in the playoffs for sure.<BR/><BR/>obviously, the key is the Bucks game tonight. Seattle has to have that one if it's going to be a decent trip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com