03-19-2023, 03:03 PM
(03-19-2023, 02:11 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Speaking of Denver, I'm not so sure they're going to do well this playoffs. Just read a stat that said every single champion of the last 43 years has had a winning record on the road. It even applies to the 4 teams that didn't follow Phil Jacksons 40 win 20 loss rule.
This year is as follows:
Nuggets - 17-18 on the road
Grizzlies - 14-22
Cavs - 16-20
Suns - 15-20
Mavericks - 14-21
Warriors 7-29
Bucks - 22-13
76ers - 22-12
Celtics - 23-14
Kings - 22-13
Knicks - 22-14
Nets - 20-18
Clippers - 18-18
Only the Kings and Knicks have better road records than home records. I really do think the champion is either the Bucks, 76ers, or Celtics just based on talent.
Interesting stat, thanks for sharing. The Warriors road record is crazy!
From a talent and consistency level one of the big three from the East should make it, I think so as well. But if they’re in dogfights with each other and one or two crucial injuries occur it could possibly end like last year with the Warriors, that a fresh team from the West that walked into the finals - Denver or maybe the Suns as the ultimate wildcard - could have a very good chance.