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bro... warriors hit 67 last year. 5 more aint ****.
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bro... warriors hit 67 last year. 5 more aint ****.
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Do people just forget the '97 Bulls happened as well? 69-13, with four losses in the playoffs, coming off a 72-10 season with only three playoff losses. Criminally underrated performance.
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What were the variables in them winning that many games? Not trying to deny it, I'm just genuinely curious.
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Yes it is. If it "ain't ****", then other teams would have done it. The '86 Celtics got bored, which is why they only won 67 (seriously, most of their losses were to sub-.500 teams). The '01 Lakers mailed in the regular season after winning 67 games in 2000, then went on a 15-1 run in the playoffs. The '72 Lakers probably could have done it, except Elgin Baylor retired, which cost them extra wins (although, they did win 33 in a row right after he retired lol). The '97 Bulls packed it in once they realized they weren't winning 70. There are all sorts of small things that happen that prevent you from getting those few extra wins. It's bound to happen.
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Good question. It's pointless to talk about the roster, because we know who was on it. However, Steve Kerr is on record saying that Jordan was personally responsible for about five extra wins per year because he didn't believe in "schedule losses." Meaning, the second night of a road back-to-back, or the fourth game in five nights. Games where teams kind of pack it in and look forward to a day off. Kerr said MJ single-handedly won some of those games when the rest of the team was like "nahhhh." So, first of all, you need a maniacal competitor like MJ to get you those few extra wins.
Second, and this is most important, the NBA's talent pool was at its most diluted point. The Grizzlies and Raptors made it six expansion franchises in eight seasons. As a result, there were more 60-win teams over the three-year stretch of the Bulls' second three-peat than any other time in NBA history, and it's not even close. By 1998, FOUR teams won 60+ games. The Lakers and Sonics both won 61 games in 1998, and they were the #2 and #3 seeds in the west lol. That's insane. If any team was ever going to win 70+ games, it would be during that time period, with the most competitive mf'er in basketball history, with two Hall of Fame wing men, and a Hall of Fame coach.
Sure, there could be another Jordan someday, and we've seen super teams formed, but there will never be a dilution of talent on that level to basically provide free wins. That being said, the '96 Bulls, arguably the greatest team of all time, did lose to the expansion Raptors. So who ******* knows lol.
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curry doesnt look like he believes in scheduled losses either.
and the team has already said they want to make history again. I can see them matching it, or completely shattering it. like 75-7...76-6.
plus, these guys are all wayyyyy younger and more energetic than any of those other great teams that cracked the high 60s. 2nd night of back to backs they arent even tired like that.
totally possible. maybe even probable.
and the team has already said they want to make history again. I can see them matching it, or completely shattering it. like 75-7...76-6.
plus, these guys are all wayyyyy younger and more energetic than any of those other great teams that cracked the high 60s. 2nd night of back to backs they arent even tired like that.
totally possible. maybe even probable.
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I remember back in 1996, the Rockets shot out to a 15-1 start after their two titles. People were all "oh damn, they're not stopping". Nope. Finished 57-25, and got swept by the Sonics in the playoffs. I'm not saying the Warriors are that. I'm just saying fast starts are not indicative of future outcomes. The Warriors are motivated early on by the chatter surrounding their "lucky" title, so they're out to prove the doubters wrong. Let's wait until the dog days of January and February have passed before we start making proclamations about them.
Also, we already know they can get tired. They were lethargic against the Boogie-less Kings on their second back-to-back of the season. If Boogie played, that game may have turned out different. They also got complacent and squandered huge leads to the Grizz and T-Wolves this week. Yes, they won, but who knows how those types of games play out in a couple months when the inferior team is much more motivated than the defending champs.
Also, injuries. Golden State had incredible luck in regards to that last year. Posting a great record takes a lot of good luck in the health department. There are just so many factors that go into these things. Again, that's why the '72 Lakers are so fascinating in a way. They lost literally one of the 20 best players in NBA history, then ripped off 33 wins in a row and won a title.
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The 97-98 Atlanta Hawks had a 11-0 start to the season. Ended up losing 3-1 to the Hornets in the first round.
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the amount of reaching in the past few pages by both sides
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It's a thread full of Miss Cleos
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Count the layups..just count em.
This dude is out here playing at half speed, not even attempting to take it to the rack because there's no need to sweat out his perm.
Count the layups..just count em.
This dude is out here playing at half speed, not even attempting to take it to the rack because there's no need to sweat out his perm.
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Whole bunch of "what if's" and future predictions. 
That's when you know you're doing it.
That's when you know you're doing it.
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at GSW going 75-7 
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I can legit see GS threatening the Bulls 72-10 record. There are only 4 real teams who can beat GS. Cavaliers, Spurs, Thunder and Clippers. I'm not entirely sold on the Clippers anymore.
GS has gotten better while the contenders have weakened with the exception of 4 teams. Do you guys really think it's impossible for them to be 5 games better then last year?
GS has gotten better while the contenders have weakened with the exception of 4 teams. Do you guys really think it's impossible for them to be 5 games better then last year?
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I don't think ya'll understand how much has to go right for a team to go 72-10, let alone eclipse that mark. GS has 72 more games...that means CONTINUING to play at this high level, maintaining good health, and having luck/good bounces be on their side. I mean, we're not even 1/4 of the way through the season yet...
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The amount of prisoners of the moment
The Dubs have looked unstoppable si far but let's wait until at least the all star break before going out on a limb with the predictions
The Dubs have looked unstoppable si far but let's wait until at least the all star break before going out on a limb with the predictions
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The amount of prisoners of the moment
The Dubs have looked unstoppable si far but let's wait until at least the all star break before going out on a limb with the predictions
72 more games, man
That's A LOT of ******* basketball yet to be played. ANYTHING can happen.
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They are smoking teams by double digits on average. Curry offensively is unstoppable. I could see if they were just getting by but they are steamrolling the NBA.
A lot has to go right to go 72-10 but a lot also has to go right to beat GS right now. Injury is their biggest obstacle.
A lot has to go right to go 72-10 but a lot also has to go right to beat GS right now. Injury is their biggest obstacle.
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Remember those years when the Pistons and Celtics were starting the year like gangbusters?
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Word. The '08-09 Celtics started out like 27-1/2 iirc. It's a long season and it's almost impossible to keep playing at that high a level for an entire season.
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Curry is the variable. We haven't seen anyone dominate like this since MJ. He has Jordan's impact offensively. Instead of dunks though he's the best sniper I've ever seen. I'm not saying the will go 72-10 but they have the best chance of any team I've seen through 10 games since that Bulls team. Taking into account their play and the competition.
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With the 2008 and 2009 Celtics, they would destroy the league until like December-January then take their foots off the pedal. Then they figured out in 2010 there was no point in going balls to the wall for the entire season.
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Those Celtics had older stars. This GS team is young and gunning.
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What's crazy is that they already won before the media and skeptics took notice.
Makes a difference because the pressure of having to win at least one 'chip is voided. That same pressure that KD and Westbrook may have to live with the rest of their lives.
The chance to have keep them from knocking on the door for historical greatness was last year.
NBA done goof'd. You guys have no idea what monster is about to be unleashed.
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