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Apr 26, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket while Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) defends during the first half in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers

2014-15 Record: 53-29

2015-16 Projected Wins: 60-65

The current construction of this Cleveland Cavaliers team, with one year under their belts and a few offseason additions, is good enough to win at least 60 games this upcoming season. I would put their regular season floor and 55 wins and their postseason floor at the Eastern Conference Finals.

From 1-5, this team is as talented as it gets. After receiving somewhat of a pass this past season, after losing to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, I’m under the assumption that anything short of winning this year’s NBA Championship would come off as a failure.

It’s championship or bust for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Don’t be surprised if they win 65 regular season games en route to said first championship.

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