Even with the recent wins we are still grouped together in the play-in spot. The Mavs, Lakers or Clippers could join us with another loss.
It is a toss up right now from spots 5 through 12. I dont see any of those teams throwing in the towel soon, including us, as they have a lot riding on the season with these outrageous salaries being handed out.
It shows we are not the only team paying for underperforming players. Clippers with Leonard. Lakers with AD and Lebron. You could even consider the Kings and Warriors to be in the same situation. I think the Mavs, Wolves and Spurs are happy (ish) with their current considering that the Mavs have both guys injured for a while, the Wolves shed salary and downgraded but are still winning, and the Spurs are upcoming and the addition of cp3 was a great move.