10-19-2021, 07:51 AM
I've seen it said the Mav's have the same starting lineup as they did two seasons ago. The inference is how can they be any better. Two points:
1. The bench is vastly different than Curry, Justin Jackson, Maxi, Wright and Brunson (who was under-utilized at the time).
2. The Mav's were off to a good start before Powell got injured (even with KP slow to hit his stride):
After 22 games they were 16-6. .72% and a 60 win pace
After 31 games they were 21-10 .68% and a 55 win pace
After 42 games they were 27-15 .64% and a 53 win pace
I think 55 wins is very doable.
1. The bench is vastly different than Curry, Justin Jackson, Maxi, Wright and Brunson (who was under-utilized at the time).
2. The Mav's were off to a good start before Powell got injured (even with KP slow to hit his stride):
After 22 games they were 16-6. .72% and a 60 win pace
After 31 games they were 21-10 .68% and a 55 win pace
After 42 games they were 27-15 .64% and a 53 win pace
I think 55 wins is very doable.