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Quick Early Season Prediction

The Cavaliers have made some roster moves, including bringing in future hall of fame center Shaquille O'Neal. Meanwhile, Delonte West, who helped stabilize last year's 66-win team as the starting shooting guard and backup point guard, is currently getting back up to speed after addressing some personal concerns. Overall, it is obvious that the team chemistry is not where it was all of last season. Moreover, the team seems much more tense than it was last year. With this year's team seeking to develop good chemistry, it is likely that they will not win 66 games this regular season. A more likely estimate is 58 wins. The Cavs have already lost as many games at home this year as last year (2). However, it is quite possible with the new additions that the team will improve on its franchise best road record of 27-14 from last season. In fact, this team might be a better team on the road than at home this year. In the end, even with a lower win total in the regular season...

AK-47 Reloaded

A pleasant surprise this season is the re-emergence of Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko , who regained his starting role with C.J. Miles currently out with an injury. As a solid all-around player, Kirilenko is currently averaging 13.7 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, 3.9 assists per game, 1.4 blocks per game, and 1.0 steals per game. On Monday, he scored 23 points, including 5 3-pointers. At age 28, Kirilenko should have several more years of good basketball in his system.