We’ve learned to not trust it. “Maybe” Doc Rivers would change the starting lineup. The LA Clippers faithful sustain off maybes. Maybe we’ll get Kawhi and/or KD in the offseason. Maybe we’ll live to see an NBA Finals run. Maybe Avery Bradley will rightfully ride the pine.
“Avery can guard anybody,” Doc says before the game, and hope turns to despair. It’s going to happen again. The announcement that Lou Williams would be available to play was dampened before we really got a chance to enjoy it.
We close our eyes, breathe in deep, and turn on TNT.