Vegas Over/Under: 56.5
Fromal’s Record Projection: 52-30 The Bet: Under with confidence
We’re operating under precisely the exact same assumption that directed Vegas to place the over/under in 56.5 wins: Kyrie Irving is now a member of the Boston Celtics, because the onus is on the Cleveland Cavaliers to veto a trade that is close to processing.
Until that situation is resolved, we are going to be factoring in a changing of the guard from Isaiah Thomas to Irving, in addition to the departures of Jae Crowder and Ante Zizic.
Boston went through tumult that this offseason. Few members of the last year’s team remain, which is always debatable in a league which has so many benefits gleaned from preexisting chemistry.
Talented as Gordon Hayward, Irving, Jayson Tatum along with the other novices might be, they will undergo an inevitable adjustment period that prevents them from working out with the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed.
Plus, we can’t overlook what they lost.
Avery Bradley was a piece on the two ends of the floor. The best-case situation for Boston is that replacing him is a wash. But there is no way to replicate what Crowder brought to the proverbial table; the C 11.5 points per 100 possessions better with him on the floor.
This group will still be among the very best in the East, competing during the year for billing. From the time the playoffs roll around, the Celtics could be the favorites to advance to the NBA Finals and finish LeBron James’ reign of terror.
Just do not be surprised when they go through some tough times .
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