At least their spirits are up and are playing with confidence.
Is it not commendable for a person to recoup some lost dignity and even aspire for greatness (the playoffs, championships, etc.) - particularly when it is against all odds?
Yeah, but you also have to be realistic. Right now they have a snowball's chance in hell of making it.
Keep playing hard, let the chips fall where they may. Don't talk about things that are far, far into the future (if at all).