71 wins gave the Clippers home-court advantage in all of their playoff series.
At the same time, it also bolstered Yu Fei's momentum for the MVP once again.
Last year, he won the MVP because he led the unexpected Clippers to an impressive record that shocked everyone, and the momentum of his competitors was not strong, allowing him to win the award easily.
This year, Yu Fei's biggest selling point is leading the team to the third-best record in history—71 wins, while his personal stats showed a trend of turning back the clock. After a crazy March, Yu Fei ended up playing 77 games, averaging 31 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game.