Simulation Has Warriors Winning 83 Games: HUH?

[knowyourenemy]

Never heard one Cavs fan say it never counted. They didn't have 2 of their 3 top players but that's the way it goes. The Warriors were completely healthy that year and everything fell into place for them, it was a magical year. Shit happens...deal with it.

Love is not one of Cleveland's top 3 players. But not having Irving definitely hurt them.

 

[Montalban]

Good way to look at it but I didn't read it like that...

Either way... Go Duke!

Right on. Good to see another Dukie on board.

 

[redseat]

Right on. Good to see another Dukie on board.

2010 Final Four in person! Hell yeah!!

 

[shopson67]

A lot of people say depth will be an issue, but if one or two of the young guys become solid contributors off the bench, then I believe the depth will be okay.

There's a LOT of learning to play together to happen though. The depth has changed significantly, and they will have to adjust to a 2/5 new starting lineup as well.

 

[Montalban]

There's a LOT of learning to play together to happen though. The depth has changed significantly, and they will have to adjust to a 2/5 new starting lineup as well.

The regular season will be a cake walk. The playoffs, not so much.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Love is not one of Cleveland's top 3 players. But not having Irving definitely hurt them.

Who is their 3rd best player, Tristan?

Like with MJ's Bulls, Tristan is Rodman and Love is Kukoc?

Geez.....I don't know if I agree with that.

 

[knowyourenemy]

Who is their 3rd best player, Tristan?

Like with MJ's Bulls, Tristan is Rodman and Love is Kukoc?

Geez.....I don't know if I agree with that.

I'd say Thompson is better, mostly because he's a better fit in Cleveland. In a vacuum, Love is probably their third best player (which I realize contradicts what I posted earlier), but put into the context of Cleveland's roster, he just doesn't seem to fit very well. It's almost as if they're better not having him on the team at all, which maybe is true considering that the Cavs won game 3 of the Finals when Love didn't play, game 5 when Love took only 5 shots, and game 6 when Love played under 12 minutes.

 

[megalodon30]

Interesting. I had my Kings penciled in for 84 wins this year.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Interesting. I had my Kings penciled in for 84 wins the next 5 years.

 

[megalodon30]

That might've been it.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

That might've been it.

The Lakers are on course for that too

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I'd say Thompson is better, mostly because he's a better fit in Cleveland. In a vacuum, Love is probably their third best player (which I realize contradicts what I posted earlier), but put into the context of Cleveland's roster, he just doesn't seem to fit very well. It's almost as if they're better not having him on the team at all, which maybe is true considering that the Cavs won game 3 of the Finals when Love didn't play, game 5 when Love took only 5 shots, and game 6 when Love played under 12 minutes.

Well said.

I totally get it in this context and concede to your point.

 

[shopson67]

The regular season will be a cake walk. The playoffs, not so much.

I don't think they get within shouting distance of the wins record.

 

[CitySushi]

I don't think they get within shouting distance of the wins record.

Agree. Warriors won't have any motivation to win in the regular season, other than to lock up home court advantage. I figure there will be a learning curve that comes in the first quarter of the season. The Warriors will have to learn new defensive rotations and it'll take some time to gel offensively. People are worried about number of shots guys take, but I'm actually more worried about over-passing. This team has so many weapons and so many selfless guys that there are going to be great shots passed up for ok/decent shots because the guys don't want to be selfish. That's going to take some time to get used to.

 

[Montalban]

I don't think they get within shouting distance of the wins record.

Yep. Stuff like that doesn't happen very often. That one is going to be a tough record to break for any team. I've got a grand down in Vegas on the "under" with the number of wins at 68. Seems a lot of people agreed. the number is now 65.5

 

[msgkings322]

Yep. Stuff like that doesn't happen very often. That one is going to be a tough record to break for any team. I've got a grand down in Vegas on the "under" with the number of wins at 68. Seems a lot of people agreed. the number is now 65.5

Under 68 was a good bet, under 65.5 far less so. I'm thinking 65-67 wins.

 

[Montalban]

Under 68 was a good bet, under 65.5 far less so. I'm thinking 65-67 wins.

I think so too. I'm optimistic.

 

[Shanemansj13]

didn't even SAY that. lmao DO follow along a tad better...

as far as COMPLETELY healthy, not buying. still, no excuses there either. same with Kyrie and Love the PREVIOUS year...

is what it is, but one of you DOES wanna act like it didn't count. not my problem, though...

You said Lebron fans said that so maybe you should follow lol

Never heard Lebron fans or even Cavs fans say that. And mkay looks like some Warrior fans are using the injury excuse just as much and they had a much healthier team.

But thanks for the input Laker fan

 

[Black Adam]

You said Lebron fans said that so maybe you should follow lol

Never heard Lebron fans or even Cavs fans say that. And mkay looks like some Warrior fans are using the injury excuse just as much and they had a much healthier team.

But thanks for the input Laker fan

Oh no probem, Cavs fan. Knew you'd appreciate it...

And i'm not seeing a lotta Dubs fans pulling the injury card, but hey whatever you say...

CLEARLY you don't follow nearly as well as you'd obviously like to think. But hey, glad i can be of assistance...

You're welcome...

 

[WiggyRuss]

Love is not one of Cleveland's top 3 players. But not having Irving definitely hurt them.

are you on crack?