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What's your win prediction now?
« on: August 23, 2017, 02:52:37 AM »

Offline max215

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I was at 57 pre-trade, but I'm going to drop my number to 51 now. In true talent the team might be better this year, but massive roster turnover (and regression after good luck in close games) should lead to a downtick in wins.
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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2017, 02:55:33 AM »

Offline PaulAllen

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your logic is a bit backwards, Kyrie is possibly the best closer in the game...
and add hayward

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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2017, 02:57:01 AM »

Offline tarheelsxxiii

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That's a pretty steep drop off.  I"d guess nearing the 60-win mark will depend largely on how the wildcards come along - Brown and Tatum - and how many games Kyrie actually plays (53, or 73?), and for how many he'll actually be healthy. 
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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2017, 02:58:13 AM »

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60-22.

Adding Kyrie + Hayward and the other fishes this summer along with a bad east will propel the Celtics a decent record. A good offense wins games against average defense nowadays.


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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2017, 02:59:40 AM »

Offline max215

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your logic is a bit backwards, Kyrie is possibly the best closer in the game...
and add hayward

We massively outperformed our point differential last year. It's not about closing; it's math.
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« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2017, 03:02:29 AM »

Offline max215

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60-22.

Adding Kyrie + Hayward and the other fishes this summer along with a bad east will propel the Celtics a decent record. A good offense wins games against average defense nowadays.

Problem with this is that we got to 53 wins last year largely by beating up on crappy teams. We took care of business against non-playoff teams, but had a pretty middling record against the league's elite. The bad teams getting worse doesn't do much for a team that beat bad teams anyway.
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« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2017, 03:23:43 AM »

Offline CelticSooner

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If you think the C's are you to completely turn over the whole roster and not miss a beat you're in for a rude awakening. Much more talented on paper but learning curve will be steep. There will be a culture shock that doesn't happen overnight.

50 wins should be the goal IMO.

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« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2017, 03:34:52 AM »

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Strong Management and Coaching getting everyone to buy in.
Smart and Horford being glue guys with their defense and passing being unselfish whilst Irving and Hayward take the glory on the offensive end.
Finish the season strong beating up on the teams that have turned up on the season will help pad some wins.
Better constructed team for the playoffs aswell.
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Going to be hard to begin with considering our roster has changed so much, and a heavy reliance on youth. I reckon we'll finish strongly however.
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Offline TheSundanceKid

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54 I think. We'll have a rough start and then it'll pick up and up as the year goes on.
Training camp hasn't started yet, everyone is healthy and a lot of teams have had serious turnover this summer. There is a lot of time for these guys to come together before the season starts

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There will be some tough stretches what with the tough start to the season, and getting decent defense up and running, but ultimately the high powered offense means we may yet see 60 wins
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Offline dwlefty13

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50 wins. Pre-Irving trade I would say 57 wins. The 7 win drop in prediction is the massive roster turnaround, as well as heavy reliance on younger players who has little seasonal experience. I expect a struggling start before a strong 2nd half of the season and playoff run. Go Celtics.
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Offline Androslav

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55 wins would be a nice and possible number to reach.
East is weak in the bottom and mid tier, 55 is an improvement over 53.
Especially since we have outperformed our point differential and since we are still developing many young players.

Would that be enough for the 1st seed? It could be.
But, I am not that sure about it as Cleveland also got better/deeper for the regular season.
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Holy sky is falling, I hope many of you will never be in a foxhole.  Panic City!

58 wins, I think we will be better. 

Irving is better than IT and Hayward is better than Crowder.  Losing the pick hurts but I think the big hole that I worry about is losing Avery Bradley because I am almost sure that we are worse at this position.
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Offline bopna

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62 minimum if everyone makes it in one piece by seasons end.