Golden State Warriors
PREDICTED FINISH: 2nd 62-20
ACTUAL FINISH : 1st 67-15
What I got right: I saw health as a major factor for this team, and for Kevin Durant, it was. This team needed Durant when the playoffs arrived, and he was there. I pointed out that the team three-point shooting would dilute, and it did fall from 41.6 percent to 38.3 percent.
What I got wrong: I saw Durant fitting, but not this synchronously. The team truly is stronger with him at virtually all aspects of the game. As such, I anticipated a drop in the team’s 73 wins from a year ago. I expected 11 fewer, but the Warriors only fell six games.
ORIGINAL PREDICTION
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