quick look at the break

Season projections, based on current standings:

EAST

1. Boston, 67 wins
2. Detroit, 61
3. Orlando, 50
4. Cleveland, 46
5. Toronto, 45
6. Washington, 39
7. New Jersey, 36
8. PHILLY ???!?!, 36

9. Atlanta, 35

(Chicago and Indiana are a few behind)

WEST

1. New Orleans, 58
2. Phoenix, 57
3. LA Lakers, 55
4. Utah, 52 (for divison leader)
5. San Antonio, 54
6. Dallas, 54
7,8,9. three way tie:
Golden State
Houston
Denver, all 50

10. Portland, 44


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Crazy, huh?

I don't expect all this to last, and I don't want to make any more predictions before the trade deadline next week (still waiting about the nutty Jersey-Dallas situation), but has it really gotten so bad that 50 wins is needed just to make the playoffs in the West, while the Sixers can sneak in? Can I even be proud of them if they make it with like 35 wins?

What a strange break. I need some time to think about what's going on.