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40/20 Rule says only 3 True Contenders in NBA

458 sats \ 11 comments \ @grayruby 22h Stacker_Sports

I posted about the 40/20 rule last year and today I came across this article (https://archive.ph/zCFcH) in the Wall Street Journal that suggests this year only 3 teams are actual championship contenders. The Cavaliers, Celtics and Thunder.

The 40/20 rule suggests that true contenders for the title must win 40 games before they lose 20.

36 of the last 40 NBA champions have met this criteria.

What say you stackers? Can a non 40/20 team break the trend this year and win the title? Which team do you think has the best chance?

Sats for all, GR

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40 sats \ 1 reply \ @kurszusz 8h

IDK if the 40/20 rule will work right now, or not... Without hesitation, the Cavaliers have the best chance to win...but I would like that Grizzlies to win :)

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 4h

Grizzlies are a fun team. I wouldn’t mind if they made a run.

40 sats \ 2 replies \ @7e6e393a56 17h

I would like it to be the Rockets, but even with the brilliant work of Ime Udoka and the rise of Jaylen Green, Sengün and Amen Thompson I believe that this team will be stronger for next season. I can't disagree with the 40/20, because it is based on statistics, however, I see many teams that are practically at the same level that it is not possible to establish absolute favoritism. Looking at the options, I choose the Nuggets, which is the team that has already proven itself strong in decisive games. After everything I wrote ... Celtics champion 😂 ☘️🏆

20 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby OP 17h

I like the Rockets but I think they are still outside the echelon of true contenders.

40 sats \ 0 replies \ @7e6e393a56 17h

I completely agree! I don't see this team being able to challenge some teams in the playoffs

40 sats \ 5 replies \ @Undisciplined 21h

That feels about right.

22 sats \ 4 replies \ @grayruby OP 21h

I would have the Nuggets at the top of the list for non 40/20 teams that could win but the Pacers would be the most hilarious outcome.