When you love a team it’s often hard to separate emotion from fact. In fact, the only two teams that issue arises for me personally is the OKC Thunder and Toronto Raptors. I guess it’s natural because when you become so invested in a team it’s easier to convince yourself of their potential. While the goal is to look at the situation with an open mind, telling your heart to not interfere with your head is easier said than done.
For example, I entered the postseason with a strong belief the OKC Thunder could defeat the Blazers based on their regular season success coupled with the loss of the Blazers Jusuf Nurkic due to injury.