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Are the warriors going to win 73?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Air Langhi, Nov 10, 2015.

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  1. yes

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  2. no

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  1. kevC

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    I don't see how they don't go 98-0.
     
  2. J Hard

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    Incredible take, tell me more.

    Anything is possiblllllllllllle.
     
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    naw probably not. Curry is quickly coming back to earth and depending on Igoduala for offense isn't sustainable
     
  5. FranchiseBlade

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    Well we know that every game they have left against the Rockets will be a loss for them, so they won't go 82-0, It will be very difficult for some other teams to not also beat them.
     
  6. samtaylor

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    If everyone stays healthy, then it's very possible. They would just have to be 6 games better than last year.
     
  7. CK Johnson

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    Their schedule the rest of 2015 is so easy.
     
  8. Gabe0941

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    If Curry doesn't choke on his mouthpiece before that, maybe.
     
  9. PhiSlamma15

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    I'd like to see them perform with a few key injuries other than Bogut throughout the majority of the year...I voted no but if any team could do it if all the stars align it would be this one
     
  10. JuanValdez

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    They obviously wanted to jump out of the gate strong, and they have. But, even injuries aside, it's a long season and teams tend to lose focus in the early-mid part of the season -- after the Christmas games and before the run-up to the ASG. I remember the Bulls' 72 game season, they talked about how tiring it was to keep focus for so long. I think that's the challenge in getting 70+ wins. Having the talent and system to just crank the machine each day and produce a win at the end is the prerequisite, but having the mental focus to keep on doing it for 82 games (when you know those aren't even the games that really matter) is the key. Having that endurance can leave an impression (like it did for the Bulls), but you don't need that endurance to be great.
     
  11. A_3PO

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    Listen to this man.

    I doubt very much the Warriors will win 73 games because mental fatigue will bite them very hard starting around January.

    What could carry them (like it did the Bulls) is the ability to crank up their defense for 7-8 minutes at a time in the 2nd half of games to crush teams at will. The Bulls would sometimes piddle around with teams that played inspired ball against them and suddenly switch on their D to a ridiculous level and the will of their opponent would be gone in a matter of a few minutes. It was awesome to watch.
     
  12. Phreak3

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    I don't think they will win 70, although they MIGHT win 60 again.

    Yes, they are 8-0, but they were only 'dominant' in their first 4 games. Since then, they have trailed off. The team looks beatable in almost every game now. Curry isn't playing that well either.
     
  13. JHL85

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    Not sure how many games GSW will win, but I am confident that Houston will be responsible for at least 2 games in their loss column. :)
     
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    Only if they get to play us 73 times.
     
  15. Caesar

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    I doubt they reach 67 again.
     
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    It's pretty sad the Rockets have never reached the 60 win mark. Only 55 or more 5 times which includes last season. Our 2 best regular seasons were 93-94(58=champs) and (96-97 57 wins with Barkley WCF loss-**** you stockton). 55 wins with Tmac and Yao(loss 1st round) and 55 in 92-93(WCF gamae 7 loss)56 last season(WCF loss). The key is to get over 58 and we will win it all! :)
     
  17. don grahamleone

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    Yes. This team is destined to be the greatest team of all time. Clearly they are stronger than any team ever. Teams will always be able to hit 3s at their rate. It's a given. Steven Curry is a god.

    I hope that worked. It hurt typing it.
     
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    Is Curry better than Jordan?
     
  19. Caesar

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    GOAT LIST
    1. Curry
    2. King James
    3. Durant
    4. Westbrook
    5. Jordan shoes
     
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    Curry > Notes on Time Travel> Area 51 secrets > New Mexico State trooper's house hidden treasures from 1950's.
     

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