i got us at a game or two over .500... nobody seems to realize that we've been tanking... now with our guys unleashed... and a decent coach... i think we're good enough to be mediocre...
I mean, we have the lottery, the worst possible gambling odds you can have, why not other forms of gambling?
Nah they won't. this isn't some historic team with even a star. They'll be in the 30 wins area which would be a solid season for them. Earliest they may challenge to be a .500 team is in two years. A historic turn around isn't happening.
I'm hopeful this season and I see us making a ~15 game improvement. This year's west has about the most parity I've ever seen, so that is a bigger jump than it may sound. I'll ask what I have asked in other threads: if we have a winning record, that probably means we are in the play-in and if so, who are the teams we are ahead of in the standings? Asking yourself this could help with expectations
A more by the numbers look. So a winning record is 42 wins or more. Data from last year East: 7 of 15 teams had a winning record. (46% team) 2 of 15 had 41-41 (Hawks and Raptors), rest were under West: 9 of 15 team had a winning record (60% team) Rest had a losing record. Notes * While top seeded East teams had more wins, West had more teams above .500; West was a bit more competitive. * Top seeded teams won a good deal of games, but statistically speaking the bottom seeded teams namely (HOU, SAS, DET) lost more than the top teams won. Call it the Wemby tanking factor. * Despite this; not only HOU, but based on trade moves and coaching change, DET is also trying to pivot. * Teams that weren't .500 last year, but are still trying include the Mavs, Thunder, Jazz, Bulls and Pacers. The question is "do you think Rockets will enter this tier? And win a few more games than those teams last year." Those teams also made off-season moves to bolster their roster. Namely Mavs (grant williams) and Pacers (bruce brown) . And Thunder gets Chet back. comment: Nothing wrong with fanbase getting excited. I'd just personally wouldn't bet money on it; as I'd prefer Rocket fans not to lose hard earned money. Puts less pressure on enjoyment of the games.
Historic turnaround is like 30 games. 20 games would be what you see from teams that we're rebuilding going into win mode because the talent they loaded up is ready to produce and they aquired competent vets. So 40+ wins isn't absurd. But more than likely it'll be around mid 30s. Bottom down this team improved. From competent vets, too young talent developing to a significantly better coaching staff. If there was a team this season to have the biggest jump it would probably be the Rockets.
Team improved obviously but it’s still a historic turnaround which likely isn’t happening. Still a 30 win ish team
wrong. it sure would be high on the list especially without having a true star and a roster still heavy on kids Five best single-season turnarounds in NBA history | Sporting News Canada
I dont see it. Folks need to realize that .500 means being as good as half the teams. Denver Nuggets 53-29 Memphis Grizzlies 51-31 Sacramento Kings 48-34 Phoenix Suns45-37 Los Angeles Clippers44-38 Golden State Warriors44-38 Los Angeles Lakers43-39 Minnesota Timberwolves42-40 New Orleans Pelicans42-40 Oklahoma City Thunder40-42 Dallas Mavericks38-44 Utah Jazz37-45 Portland Trail Blazers33-49 San Antonio Spurs22-60 Show me which 7 or 8 teams we will be better than?
I don't know how that link proves your point? 20 win turnaround wouldn't touch this ranking. 20 win improvement would be good enough to be the most improved team for that one season. It isn't historical though.
