We are currently 3rd in the east! 12-8 is actually an impressive record, given the injuries early this season.
"But but but they have unimpressive win against lottery teams"
A win is a win. It doesn't matter if we won by 30 or 1. Or you guys would rather be tonight's Bulls who got demolished by the Mavs, a lottery bound team.
Beating Pistons on their home court is not a good win?
Blowing out Nets like they should is not a good win?
Avenging the loss against the Bulls without Horford and Crowder is not a good win?
Winning against perennial playoff contender in Hornets is not a good win?
"We were better last year!"
Not really. More exciting? Probably. Last year's team were just clinging for a playoff spot during this time of the season.
"We'll be 0-5 in the road stretch!"
You never know. Just like you can't simply assume that any schedule against lottery teams are sure win. This team plays down to their level of competition. I expect them to pick them up against these good teams. We won against elite teams last year. Its not far-fetched to think they'll also win some against them this season.
If this team managed to reach 20+ wins by the end of the year, we'll be considered good as advertised.