Boston Celtics
Vegas Over/Under: 56.5
The Record Projection: 52-30 of fromal The Bet: Under with confidence
We’re working under the same assumption that directed Vegas to set the over/under in 56.5 wins: Kyrie Irving is presently a member of the Boston Celtics, since the onus is on the Cleveland Cavaliers to veto a transaction that’s close to processing.
Until this situation is solved, we’ll be factoring in a changing of the guard from Isaiah Thomas to Irving, as well as the departures of Jae Crowder and Ante Zizic.
Boston went through too much tumult this offseason to enjoy roster continuity. Few members of last year’s team stay, which is always debatable in a a league which has so many advantages gleaned from preexisting chemistry.
Talented as Gordon Hayward, Irving, Jayson Tatum along with another novices might be, they’ll go through an inevitable adjustment period that prevents them from running away with the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed.
Plus, we can not overlook what they dropped.
Avery Bradley was a crucial piece on both ends of the floor. The best-case scenario for Boston is that replacing him is a wash. But there is no way to replicate what Crowder brought to the proverbial tablethe C 11.5 points per 100 possessions better on the ground.
This squad will still be among the best from the East, competing during the entire 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 don’t be surprised when they go through some tough times .
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