ESPN predicts 31 wins

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31 wins, over or under?

  1. Blazers will win Over 31 wins

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    65.1%

  2. Blazers will win Under 31 wins

    18 vote(s)
    28.6%

  3. Blazers will win Exactly 31 wins

    4 vote(s)
    6.3%
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  1. Wizard Mentor

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    ESPN Article says 31 wins, good for 11th in the WC.

    Do you have the over or the under?
    I'm torn between 32 and 35 wins, but I basically admit to being a homer. Rather than do an exact win/loss record, it seems like it's easier to compare with ESPNs guess.
     
    Wizard Mentor, Aug 18, 2015
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    I'm a homer. I believe we will lose fewer than 50 games, so that puts us at at least 33 wins.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Aug 18, 2015
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    Under.....BELIEVE HARDER
     
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    Took the poll, saw the results. What a bunch of homers. :cheers:
     
    UncleCliffy'sDaddy, Aug 18, 2015
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    You keep believing that this already-assembled collection of young talent being terrible is a good thing; I'll keep believing that in-season development leading to better-than-expected performance is even better.
     
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    I said under. Though, you should have it made public.
     
    Strenuus, Aug 18, 2015
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    This is why I don't feel bad about saying under. It's a process.
     
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    In an earlier thread I went with 33 wins +/- 3. I'm sticking with it.

    With that said, I'm excited about this new bunch of young guys with Dame leading the charge. Hopefully we build a good defensive foundation leading to a dynasty!
     
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    22 wins +/- 4 wins. Hope I am wrong.
     
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    By the time of opening tip off I will have everyone here convinced we are one player away from being a dynasty! ;)
     
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    That's a decent wins prediction...for the all-star break.
     
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    I'll say 25 games
     
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    Hey buddy, I upped the win number by 2 since our last “discussion”.

    The slight increase was because Pressey was added as the 3rd PG. If either Pressey or Frazier is cut and CJ is the BUPG, I am back down to 20 wins.
     
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    I have us at 33 wins right now.
     
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    Aww, I'm flattered--I thought perhaps you'd have forgotten about that by now. Not sure why "discussion" is in quotes though--I found it to be a thoroughly enjoyable exchange.

    In any case, I wouldn't want it any other way. We homers need you pessimists and vice versa. I'm still right though. :cheers:
     
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    i agree that if we build a solid defense foundation we can have a dynasty if offense goes as plan. a dynasty would be nice, especially for paul allen since he would have two dynasty in seahawks and blazers.
     
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    It’s all fun; we respectfully disagreed on this topic.
    And again, I hope you homers are right and I am wrong.
    But there are a lot of games to play before either one of us will be right. :smiley-beerchug:

    This roster will eventually win the number of games you homers are predicting. However, I think you guys are a least a season or two ahead of the win curve.
     
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    Call me crazy, but I still think this team is basically a 500 squad. Also-- don't call me crazy.
     
    LizardKing, Aug 18, 2015
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    no record this year:angry:

    71-11 is as homer as i get
     
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    This team better then 32 wins no they don't have the same skill set has last year. But I like this team skill set in a lot better than last year. Last year was a jump shooting team and occasional someone will take it to the rim. This year not only will be a good mid range shooting but they got guys can take it to the rim and finish.
     
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