Although not a done deal, I really like OKC to win it all, which prompted me to think about their potential path to the championship. I am not trying to take anything away from an eventual champion, but the following path to a championship for OKC seems weak compared to other paths for eventual champs.
#8 Seed Grizzlies: 48 wins
#4 Seed Nuggets: 50 Wins
#6 Seed Timberwolves: 49 Wins
#3 Seed Knicks: 51 Wins / #4 Seed Pacers: 50 Wins
Whether looking at the opponents' total regular season wins or opponents' seedings, this seems like one of the easiest paths to a championship that I can recall. Every potential opponent has lost at least 31 games in the regular season, meaning none of these opponents are powerhouses.
This NBA season also seems like it should have been an easy season to earn more than 51 wins because Lebron & Steph have dropped off a lot, the Celtics melted down, coaching drama hampered the Nuggets, and other young stars are not quite dominant yet (Anthony Edwards).
Can any of you remember seasons like this one, or other thoughts on this?
#8 Seed Grizzlies: 48 wins
#4 Seed Nuggets: 50 Wins
#6 Seed Timberwolves: 49 Wins
#3 Seed Knicks: 51 Wins / #4 Seed Pacers: 50 Wins
Whether looking at the opponents' total regular season wins or opponents' seedings, this seems like one of the easiest paths to a championship that I can recall. Every potential opponent has lost at least 31 games in the regular season, meaning none of these opponents are powerhouses.
This NBA season also seems like it should have been an easy season to earn more than 51 wins because Lebron & Steph have dropped off a lot, the Celtics melted down, coaching drama hampered the Nuggets, and other young stars are not quite dominant yet (Anthony Edwards).
Can any of you remember seasons like this one, or other thoughts on this?