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The O's are 53-54.  They have 55 games remaining.  If they can go 32-23 the rest of the way, they'll finish 85-77.  (Yes, I know I have mad math skillz, lol).

I think 32 might be enough to secure the 2nd WC.  Can they do it?

Some inspiration:  (Go to 1:26)

 

Let's go O's!!!!!  Peel those sections!!!!

 

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Since I started this thread, they've gone 13-11.  Not exactly setting the world on fire.

31 games left.  They need to go 19-12 to get to my original goal of 85-77.  They're only 1.5 games back of the 2nd WC, so unless some team gets hot, 85 wins might do it.  I'd love to see them get hot and win 20 of 31 to grab that 2nd spot.  I don't see any of the other teams doing any better.  Should be an interesting month.

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