NBA: Predicting Every Team’s Win Total For 2016-17

Oct 6, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) walks onto the court prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings at the SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) walks onto the court prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings at the SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 25, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jonas Jerebko (8), guard Evan Turner (11), guard Isaiah Thomas (4), forward Jae Crowder (99) and guard Marcus Smart (36) celebrate against the New York Knicks during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jonas Jerebko (8), guard Evan Turner (11), guard Isaiah Thomas (4), forward Jae Crowder (99) and guard Marcus Smart (36) celebrate against the New York Knicks during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics

Record Prediction: 47-35

It’s difficult not to back the Boston Celtics. They were one of the sweethearts of the NBA last season, led by the baby-faced Brad Stevens. And they only got better this summer.

Losing Evan Turner will certainly hurt this team’s second unit, but the additions of Jaylen Brown, Al Horford and Gerald Green will more than overcome anything ET brought to the table.

The big question for the Celtics, though, continues to be whether this team has enough star power in order to win big. Last season, it was a bit of a problem.

I suppose you have to ask: do you believe Isaiah Thomas and Al Horford is enough?