Warriors...73-9?

[And1AllDay]

I know some people are already starting to think about this, so...Is it possible that they can beat MJ's record and go 73-9?

How likely would you say? What percentage do they have to break the coveted 72-10 mark?

5%
25
etc?

[ArbitraryWater]

I give them a 20-25% chance, tbh.. pretty high

[Terahite]

74-8 is my prediction. I'll be very surprised if they don't break their record last year even with GOAT Walton as head coach.

[kennethgriffin]

it all depends entirely on health


the league is in poor shape. there arent many rivals in their way


i only see sanantonio and cleveland having any chance at beating them



right now the warriors are +17.6ppg vs opponents after 9 games

thats gotta be some kind of record

[And1AllDay]

74-8 is my prediction. I'll be very surprised if they don't break their record last year even with GOAT Walton as head coach.

74 wins!!!? What kind of prediction is this lol


I would bet $100 they wont get 74 wins. Want to bet on your prediction?

[kennethgriffin]

warriors will win 68-69 games... i see curry getting injured for a week

[And1AllDay]

I give them a 20-25% chance, tbh.. pretty high

That is pretty high. I think after we see them at like 12-2 people will start to change their mind. But it's hard to bet against them at 9-0 and like kenneth mentioned, slaying their opponents by a heft 18 ppg margin.

[And1AllDay]

warriors will win 68-69 games... i see curry getting injured for a week

I'm predicting 69-70 games. Assuming they remain fairly healthy, of course.

[Sarcastic]

I'm thinking 80 - 2 or 81 - 1 to be honest. I gotta check the schedule again.

[Terahite]

i only see sanantonio and cleveland having any chance at beating them

SA is the only team with a chance IMO. Blatt/Bron would be outcoached in a 7 game series even with its great talent (which I doubt will be 100% healthy). At best I see Bron taking them to 7 games getting the FMVP but still taking the L.

[Real14]

63-19

[JimmyMcAdocious]

69-13, losing the last game of the season.

Bookmarked for when I'm right.

[Draz]

78 wins

[plowking]

If they do break the record... I'd almost be cheering for them to win the title again. It'd suck being the team to be that good during the regular season, and then have the bad luck of losing in the playoffs. Or in another case, just a slump of form at the wrong time.

[Clifton]

It really is hard to imagine them losing a game.

What would it even look like?

They literally need to go ice-cold for 4 straight quarters to lose a game. With their defense and ball movement and depth, all it takes is one hot quarter scoring 35+ to put them over the hump against almost anyone.

[AnaheimLakers24]

Thats not mjs record. Its the 96 bulls record

[Terahite]

74 wins!!!? What kind of prediction is this lol


I would bet $100 they wont get 74 wins. Want to bet on your prediction?


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[bigkingsfan]

They're on pace for 82 wins, so 82-0

[buddha]

I think 82-0 is more likely.

[clipps]

79-3; all to the Clippers.

[TheMan]

0% chance at beating the Bulls 72-10 record.

People here really not grasping just how hard it is to play at a top level day in and day out for a whole season. The Warriors cannot take a game off, every team is gunning for them. Players will miss games because of injuries, there will be games where they can't hit the side of a barn or the other team can't miss, the kind of stuff that happens in a long season.

Right now they look unbeatable and ISH is famous for being prisoner of the moment but sometime this season, I gaurantee GSW will lose back to back games and drop 3 out of their last 4 games and people will be declaring the Warriors as done :oldlol:

BTW, I predict 68 wins

[ArbitraryWater]

0% chance at beating the Bulls 72-10 record.

People here really not grasping just how hard it is to play at a top level day in and day outfor a whole season. The Warriors cannot take a game off, every team is gunning for them.

Right now they look unbeatable and ISH is famous for being prisoner of the moment but sometime this season, I gaurantee GSW will lose back to back games and drop 3 out of their last 4 games and people will be declaring the Warriors as done :oldlol:

BTW, I predict 68 wins

68 wins is 4 short of the record and you give it a 0% chance?

Makes little sense imo

[Bay Area Baller]

either way love how we match up against the West especially the clippers. It has nothing to do with Blake or CP3, but we are still pissed they traded us Corey Maggette. :coleman:

[LakersForlife]

82-0

[plowking]

If they go 20-0 to start, can anyone see them going worse than 52-10 over the last 62?

[ScalsFan21]

If they treated every game like a game 7 of the NBA Finals, I wouldn't even rule out 78-4. But that would obviously never happen, and it shouldn't happen. Might be bold but I predict 74-8 as well if they stay healthy and actually WANT the record.

[TheMan]

68 wins is 4 short of the record and you give it a 0% chance?

Makes little sense imo
:no: There are many teams that have won 66/67 games. That's only a handful of games difference between that and 72, yet no other team has touched 70 wins. In a 82 game season, to win 72 games means that you can't lose more than 10 games so every loss is huge. A 4 game difference is big in that context.

You wanna make it interesting? The Warriors won't win 70 games, let alone break the Bulls record. Let's make it a self ban bet :cheers:

[Marchesk]

It really is hard to imagine them losing a game.

What would it even look like?

They literally need to go ice-cold for 4 straight quarters to lose a game. With their defense and ball movement and depth, all it takes is one hot quarter scoring 35+ to put them over the hump against almost anyone.

They lost two to a depleted Cleveland team in the finals. It's not that hard to imagine. Other teams can get hot too.

[Marchesk]

If they do break the record... I'd almost be cheering for them to win the title again. It'd suck being the team to be that good during the regular season, and then have the bad luck of losing in the playoffs. Or in another case, just a slump of form at the wrong time.

One of Hondo's Celtics teams won 68 games and lost to the Knicks in the playoffs.

[1987_Lakers]

I usually ignore talks when a team gets off to a hot start and people start talking about 70+ wins, but this Warriors team has the formula to do it. The won 67 games last year while dominating teams, both their offense & defense are elite, they are well coached, and they have the best player in the world right now in Curry, I don't know if they will reach 70+ wins, but I do believe this team will go down as one of the best teams in league history, they are just nasty.

[HylianNightmare]

Hopefully they rest after clinching

[Prime_Shaq]

I can see them losing maybe 1 game to the Cavs, Spurs, Clippers, Thunder and maybe the Bulls. Then unlikely but possibly losing games to the Hawks and Raptors. They certainly have the team to do it though.

[RoseCity07]

I predicted the Spurs could win 75 games. Then I realize Pop does not give one f*ck about regular season and they'll play scrubs late in the year to rest starters.

Warriors could do it but I doubt they will. I think healthy teams like the Spurs and Thunder will match them nicely. Then you get the surprise losses that will come against the Clips, Rockets, or Mavs. I doubt they break the record. Plus they are due for an injury to a key guy. It's statistics really.

[And1AllDay]

0% chance at beating the Bulls 72-10 record.

People here really not grasping just how hard it is to play at a top level day in and day out for a whole season. The Warriors cannot take a game off, every team is gunning for them. Players will miss games because of injuries, there will be games where they can't hit the side of a barn or the other team can't miss, the kind of stuff that happens in a long season.

Right now they look unbeatable and ISH is famous for being prisoner of the moment but sometime this season, I gaurantee GSW will lose back to back games and drop 3 out of their last 4 games and people will be declaring the Warriors as done :oldlol:

BTW, I predict 68 wins

I understand 72 wins is insane. But to predict they will win 68 but say 72 is "ZERO percent chance" makes no sense...You clearly need to understand what zero percent chance means.

[Hittin_Shots]

They're losing on December 12th

[bobeticus]

after they break Lakers Record probably

34-48

I'll be generous maybe 40-42:rockon:

[deja vu]

Houston went 15-0 and didn't go anywhere near 70.

Lakers won 33 straight and had 69.

Miami won 27 straight and didn't go near.

I think the Warriors would soon relax once they get top seed. I think they'll win 67 or 68. But wouldn't be surprised if they try to break the record, they certainly have the talent to do so (it helps that the West is much weaker than last year's and there's utter trash like the 76ers).

[1987_Lakers]

Houston went 15-0 and didn't go anywhere near 70.

Lakers won 33 straight and had 69.

Miami won 27 straight and didn't go near.

I think the Warriors would soon relax once they get top seed. I think they'll win 67 or 68. But wouldn't be surprised if they try to break the record, they certainly have the talent to do so (it helps that the West is much weaker than last year's and there's utter trash like the 76ers).

Yea, the smart money would be on 67-68 wins, but I can understand why people think they have a shot at 70-73. They won 67 games last season playing in one of the most stacked conferences ever, they also have all the pieces to do it, explosive offense, versatile defense, superstar in Curry, & a very good supporting cast. Only time will tell.

I will say this, if they keep dominating the NBA like they are right now and end up winning another title they will go down as a top 5 team in NBA history.

[StephHamann]

It's all about the title, GSW will run away with the nr 1 seed, and if they have it they will rest their players.

Don't see it happening. Probably end up between 64-68

[scandisk_]

snip

they'll break that 70 mark.

Curry = MJ

2015 GSW = 96 Bulls

suck it emjay stan

:lol

[Pushxx]

They're losing on December 12th

You mean December 11 against the Celtics, right? :cheers:

[And1AllDay]

It's all about the title, GSW will run away with the nr 1 seed, and if they have it they will rest their players.

Don't see it happening. Probably end up between 64-68

They're 17-0 and you still think only 64 wins!?

[Sakkreth]

Barnes injured.

[oarabbus]

I predicted the Spurs could win 75 games. Then I realize Pop does not give one f*ck about regular season and they'll play scrubs late in the year to rest starters.

Warriors could do it but I doubt they will. I think healthy teams like the Spurs and Thunder will match them nicely. Then you get the surprise losses that will come against the Clips, Rockets, or Mavs. I doubt they break the record. Plus they are due for an injury to a key guy. It's statistics really.


Ah yes the juggernaut 6-10 Rockets

[3ball]

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How would the 1996 Bulls fare on 2-pointers in today's game?

They would do much better than the 2015 Grizzlies, who only shot 45% on two-pointers last year... The 1996 Bulls shot 51% on two's - this would be their FLOOR, since the Spurs currently shoot 51% and the Bulls have superior 2-point scorers than the Spurs.


How would the 1996 Bulls fare on 3-pointers in today's game?

The Bulls shot 16 threes per game in 1996, which is the same as the 2015 Grizzlies - obviously, the Bulls would focus on 3-point shooting much more in today's game than they did in 1996, so they could manage the same 16 threes today, even from the further distance.


How would the Bulls fare defensively?

Remember - none of the Bulls championships teams had a rim-protecting shot-blocker, so the team didn't benefit from the league's legal paint-camping provision as much as other teams.

Instead, the Bulls defense was great because of their PERIMETER defense - they had the two greatest perimeter defenders of all time - accordingly, the team's defense would be enhanced greatly by today's allowable zones outside the paint... This is very intuitive and common sense.


CONCLUSION: The Bulls would be far better on both sides of the ball than the Spurs or Grizzlies.

The Bulls won 6 rings without a legit big man - they dominated with small-ball in a league that wasn't set up for small ball... Naturally, in today's game that IS set up for small-ball, the Bulls would dominate even more than they did in 1996.

[Crimsonrain777]

68 wins is 4 short of the record and you give it a 0% chance?

Makes little sense imo

Everything else he said makes alot of sense, actually

[GrapeApe]

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How would the 1996 Bulls fare on 2-pointers in today's game?

They would do much better than the 2015 Grizzlies, who only shot 45% on two-pointers last year... The 1996 Bulls shot 51% on two's - this would be their FLOOR, since the Spurs currently shoot 51% and the Bulls have superior 2-point scorers than the Spurs.


How would the 1996 Bulls fare on 3-pointers in today's game?

The Bulls shot 16 threes per game in 1996, which is the same as the 2015 Grizzlies - obviously, the Bulls would focus on 3-point shooting much more in today's game than they did in 1996, so they could manage the same 16 threes today, even from the further distance.


How would the Bulls fare defensively?

Remember - none of the Bulls championships teams had a rim-protecting shot-blocker, so the team didn't benefit from the league's legal paint-camping provision as much as other teams.

Instead, the Bulls defense was great because of their PERIMETER defense - they had the two greatest perimeter defenders of all time - accordingly, the team's defense would be enhanced greatly by today's allowable zones outside the paint... This is very intuitive and common sense.


CONCLUSION: The Bulls would be far better on both sides of the ball than the Spurs or Grizzlies.

The Bulls won 6 rings without a legit big man - they dominated with small-ball in a league that wasn't set up for small ball... Naturally, in today's game that IS set up for small-ball, the Bulls would dominate even more than they did in 1996.


You've copied and pasted this in multiple threads and not once has it been relevant to the topic. I'm starting to think you're a bot.

As for GS winning 70+ games, as other have mentioned alluded to, when they clinch home court throughout the playoffs (which could be very early) they will be resting players. For a team to break the record there would probably need to be another team close in the standings late in the season. I'm not sure that will happen this year.

[And1AllDay]

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How would the 1996 Bulls fare on 2-pointers in today's game?

They would do much better than the 2015 Grizzlies, who only shot 45% on two-pointers last year... The 1996 Bulls shot 51% on two's - this would be their FLOOR, since the Spurs currently shoot 51% and the Bulls have superior 2-point scorers than the Spurs.


How would the 1996 Bulls fare on 3-pointers in today's game?

The Bulls shot 16 threes per game in 1996, which is the same as the 2015 Grizzlies - obviously, the Bulls would focus on 3-point shooting much more in today's game than they did in 1996, so they could manage the same 16 threes today, even from the further distance.


How would the Bulls fare defensively?

Remember - none of the Bulls championships teams had a rim-protecting shot-blocker, so the team didn't benefit from the league's legal paint-camping provision as much as other teams.

Instead, the Bulls defense was great because of their PERIMETER defense - they had the two greatest perimeter defenders of all time - accordingly, the team's defense would be enhanced greatly by today's allowable zones outside the paint... This is very intuitive and common sense.


CONCLUSION: The Bulls would be far better on both sides of the ball than the Spurs or Grizzlies.

The Bulls won 6 rings without a legit big man - they dominated with small-ball in a league that wasn't set up for small ball... Naturally, in today's game that IS set up for small-ball, the Bulls would dominate even more than they did in 1996.


I don't think the Warriors will get 73 wins, however, I don't think the Bulls would dominate even more than they did in 96. Teams now-a-days are quick, athletic, play defense well, and have excellent 3-point shooters.

[And1AllDay]

You've copied and pasted this in multiple threads and not once has it been relevant to the topic. I'm starting to think you're a bot.

As for GS winning 70+ games, as other have mentioned alluded to, when they clinch home court throughout the playoffs (which could be very early) they will be resting players. For a team to break the record there would probably need to be another team close in the standings late in the season. I'm not sure that will happen this year.

The Spurs definitely have a shot if Pop wants the #1/#2 seed versus resting his starters.

[dhsilv]

Hopefully they rest after clinching

They're basically resting guys right now. Add in the team's insanely young.

[3ball]

Teams now-a-days are quick, athletic


Not more than previous eras - look at Warriors and Spurs - they're the best defensive teams, but they have unathletic starters at the pg, sg, and forward spots:

Curry-Klay-Draymond and Parker-Green-Duncan are not very athletic - they're less athletic than Payton, McMillan, Kemp... Or Porter, Drexler, Kersey... Or Isiah, Dumars, Rodman... Or Kevin Johnson, Majerle, Dumas (or Barkley).

And many more... So you're just talking out of your ass because you didn't watch basketball before 2010 probably.

[1987_Lakers]

55-5

After their Sunday road game vs the Lakers they will have 6 straight home games vs underwhelming opponents. The chances are looking pretty good right now.

[LakersForlife]

77-5.. they can do it !!! :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

[buddha]

77-5.. they can do it !!! :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

I think they'll lose to the Spurs atleast once if not twice.

[LongLiveTheKing]

If they do it and LeBron beats them in the Finals he's the GOAT and there will be no debate.

[G-Funk]

If they do it and LeBron beats them in the Finals he's the GOAT and there will be no debate.
Cavs getting swept bruh

[G-Funk]

74 wins!!!? What kind of prediction is this lol


I would bet $100 they wont get 74 wins. Want to bet on your prediction? I'll take that bet :oldlol:

[OldSchoolBBall]

They'll finish an absurd 76-6. 74-8 at worst.

[KungFuJoe]

I'll take that bet :oldlol:

You're a fool if you take that bet straight up. You better get some odds on that.

[SpaceJam]

If they do it and LeBron beats them in the Finals he's the GOAT and there will be no debate.

Let's not make up stories bruh, LeBron isn't beating them.

[Im Still Ballin]

They finish 73-9

SAS finishes 68-14

[DoctorP]

I'll say 75-7.

Why not??

[lilteapot]

I'll say 75-7.

Why not??
Entirely possible. THey haven't slowed down in 60 games, no reason to think they will in the final 22.

[Out_In_Utah]

It is amazing that they may break this.

[Derka]

I think they could start their bench in some of the games coming up and still not lose 4 games the rest of the way.

[Out_In_Utah]

I think they could start their bench in some of the games coming up and still not lose 4 games the rest of the way.
Sure, but only some games.

[Terahite]

63-19

:facepalm :biggums:

[Spurs5Rings2014]

63-19

:roll:

[comerb]

77-5.. they can do it !!! :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

They have two games in San Antonio, where the Spurs are undefeated.

[Frenetic]

if none of their players get injured and they don't have to scrape by teams like atlanta i have no doubt they'll beat mjs record. hopefully they beat lakers playoff records with 15-0 as well.

[BuffaloBill]

I can see them losing maybe 1 game to the Cavs, Spurs, Clippers, Thunder and maybe the Bulls. Then unlikely but possibly losing games to the Hawks and Raptors. They certainly have the team to do it though.

Damn you know this is old when someone thought the Warriors might lose to the Bulls

[stalkerforlife]

They should immediately shut it down after win 73 and rest.

[zizozain]

72-9

[zizozain]

I'm thinking 80 - 2 or 81 - 1 to be honest. I gotta check the schedule again.

They're on pace for 82 wins, so 82-0


I think 82-0 is more likely.


0% chance at beating the Bulls 72-10 record.

People here really not grasping just how hard it is to play at a top level day in and day out for a whole season. The Warriors cannot take a game off, every team is gunning for them. Players will miss games because of injuries, there will be games where they can't hit the side of a barn or the other team can't miss, the kind of stuff that happens in a long season.

Right now they look unbeatable and ISH is famous for being prisoner of the moment but sometime this season, I gaurantee GSW will lose back to back games and drop 3 out of their last 4 games and people will be declaring the Warriors as done :oldlol:

BTW, I predict 68 wins

:roll: :roll:


I usually ignore talks when a team gets off to a hot start and people start talking about 70+ wins, but this Warriors team has the formula to do it. The won 67 games last year while dominating teams, both their offense & defense are elite, they are well coached, and they have the best player in the world right now in Curry, I don't know if they will reach 70+ wins, but I do believe this team will go down as one of the best teams in league history, they are just nasty.

:applause: :applause: