In team sports, where lengthy regular season schedules serve as the prelude to the arduous grind known as the playoffs, suffering a loss or two or 30 along the way isn’t uncommon.Over an 80-game schedule, a .625 winning percentage is good for a top four seed in the second season, and home field advantage for at least one round of the playoffs. Getting invited to the dance is the first order of business, and from there, as long as you always win one more than the other guys, you can still emerge as the champions when everything is said and done.In fighting, every loss matters.Wins move you forw ... Read the Full Article Here

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