Of course they were. They lost to the eventual champions several times, taking them 6/7 games. Meaning one could make the argument they were the second best team in the league, even if they didn't make the finals. Even then, the best team doesn't always win. Especially when fluke suspensions, injuries, and game-fixing referees are factored in.
Ya, but they were never championship good:-)
Of course they were. They lost to the eventual champions several times, taking them 6/7 games. Meaning one could make the argument they were the second best team in the league, even if they didn't make the finals. Even then, the best team doesn't always win. Especially when fluke suspensions, injuries, and game-fixing referees are factored in.