How many games will the S.A win this year?

**tlongII** · 08-31-2005

Can they top the Bulls all-time mark? I don't think so, but they should be in the high-60's. What do you think?

**King** · 08-31-2005

No, they don't.

**Money316** · 08-31-2005

They do today.

**tekdragon** · 08-31-2005

I stick by my prediction from a few months ago:

68

**T Park** · 08-31-2005

If Duncan doesn't suffer any injuries.

This team wins 73.....

**50 cent** · 08-31-2005

I think they will be the first team to be favored in every game of the season next year.

**mavsfan1000** · 08-31-2005

No because they don't have the best scorer, best rebounder, and the best 3 point shooter on the same team like the bulls did have.

**yavozerb** · 08-31-2005

65 wins max...

**Kori Ellis** · 08-31-2005

62-67 depending on health.

**sa_butta** · 08-31-2005

I am very optimistic about the upcoming season but to say we will win 73 this early, cant do that. I say we win 64+, that is as far as I can go at this point.

**TheWriter** · 08-31-2005

Originally Posted by mavsfan1000

No because they don't have the best scorer, best rebounder, and the best 3 point shooter on the same team like the bulls did have.

Best scorer? no.

Best rounder? Tim is a pretty damn good one. As is Nazr/

Best 3 pointer? Well, that won't be determined until the end of the season, but with NVE and Finley getting 10x more open looks in SA than they ever have, I could see them getting the le. , the Bulls don't have the amount of good 3 point shooters as the Spurs currently do:

Manu
Finley
NVE
Barry
Horry
and on a smaller level Beno.

**TheWriter** · 08-31-2005

I could see 68 wins.

**MiNuS** · 08-31-2005

whatever the record may be it's sure going to be an EXCITING SEASON!

can't wait to see NVE,OBERTO AND FINLEY on the court! This will be more exciting than the 04-05 season for sure.

**Trainwreck2100** · 08-31-2005

I say 65

**mavsfan1000** · 08-31-2005

I'm sure San Antonio has alot of 3 point shooters but some nights those shots aren't falling. They would have to be more consistent 3 point shooters like Kerr was. Also Rodman was huge on the glass for that bulls team and played good defense. San Antonio has the depth but some nights the ball won't go in. Now the question is if there is enough balls to go around for the spurs.

**sa_butta** · 08-31-2005

Originally Posted by mavsfan1000

I'm sure San Antonio has alot of 3 point shooters but some nights those shots aren't falling. They would have to be more consistent 3 point shooters like Kerr was. Also Rodman was huge on the glass for that bulls team and played good defense. San Antonio has the depth but some nights the ball won't go in. Now the question is if there is enough balls to go around for the spurs.

Only 1 ball necessary on this team, Spurs know how to share and if one the new guys does not he will learn very quickly or find himself in Pop's dog house riding pine. They will get it. Especially if they want to win they can not be greedy.

**2centsworth** · 08-31-2005

if the scrub suns can win 62 the defending champs with the new talent should easily surpass that mark. 68-72 wins if they stay healthy.

**mavsfan1000** · 08-31-2005

Yeah but most players need alot of shots to get in a rhythm. Finley will struggle if he isn't getting enough shots. He is a streaky shooter but he won't get many shots with the spurs and could cause him to lose his confidence.

**sa_butta** · 08-31-2005

Originally Posted by mavsfan1000

Yeah but most players need alot of shots to get in a rhythm. Finley will struggle if he isn't getting enough shots. He is a streaky shooter but he won't get many shots with the spurs and could cause him to lose his confidence.

Well thats why we have Gino, Barry, Horry, Parker, Beno and NVE, one of them is bound to hit some 3's.

**ObiwanGinobili** · 08-31-2005

I'm betting on 60+ for sure.

but not 70+.

**mavsfan1000** · 08-31-2005

You don't need 10 3 point shooters. Just have 2 or 3 great shooters and that is better. Barry is like Finley. They need the minutes to get in the flow in the game. I don't see the spurs being any better with or without Finley. Van Exel was important because of the backup point guard but Finley is old.

**2centsworth** · 08-31-2005

Originally Posted by mavsfan1000

You don't need 10 3 point shooters. Just have 2 or 3 great shooters and that is better. Barry is like Finley. They need the minutes to get in the flow in the game. I don't see the spurs being any better with or without Finley. Van Exel was important because of the backup point guard but Finley is old.

First off all forget the 3 pt shot, the spurs Offense revolves around Gino and Tony's penetration. Just the threat of 3pt shooting will open up gaping lanes. Also, it will be rare occassions that Gino, Tony, Bruce, Brent, Finley, NVE, Beno and Horry all go cold at the same time.

Freakin' sick!

**JamStone** · 08-31-2005

If any team has a chance to come close this upcoming season, it's the Spurs. They have covered all of their weaknesses. They have depth at every position. And, they have added TWO crunch time players. I have always been a fan of Nick Van Exel. And, he is straight ice-cold under pressure. I wouldn't be surprised if NVE was in the game in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter in close games against good teams.

If the Spurs have a realistic shot at 72+ wins however, HEALTH is always an issue. Even with their depth, losing a key component against good teams will make it tough to sustain the type of caliber play throughout an 82 game grind. And, there must be no let-ups even against the weaker teams in the league.

But, I wouldn't count against the Spurs getting 70+ games. Your team is THAT good.

**50 cent** · 08-31-2005

Finley is 32. That's not exactly "OLD".

**Solid D** · 08-31-2005

Let's not turn this announcement today into a curse, folks.

Besides, a Portland fan started this thread. Not a lot of good in it.

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