Cavs: 50 wins or not?

[nba_on_nbc]

I was glancing at the MVP watch thread and it seems like the only thing Kobe and Lebron fans agree on is that IF Cavs win 50 games, Lebron should get the MVP award. I'm more of a Chris Paul guy but I found it somewhat intriguing.

So, the question is, since Cavs are 32-24 right now, do you think they can go 18-8 with their new roster and finish with 50 wins?

Here are their remaining games.

Tue, Feb 26 @Milwaukee
Wed, Feb 27 @Boston
Fri, Feb 29 Minnesota
Sun, Mar 2 Chicago
Wed, Mar 5 @ NY Knicks
Thu, Mar 6 @ Chicago
Sat, Mar 8 Indiana
Mon, Mar 10 Portland
Wed, Mar 12 @ New Jersey
Thu, Mar 13 @ Washington
Sun, Mar 16 Charlotte
Mon, Mar 17 @ Orlando
Wed, Mar 19 Detroit
Fri, Mar 21 Toronto
Sat, Mar 22 @ Milwaukee
Wed, Mar 26 New Orleans
Sat, Mar 29 @ Detroit
Sun, Mar 30 Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 2 @ Charlotte
Thu, Apr 3 Chicago
Sat, Apr 5 Orlando
Wed, Apr 9 New Jersey
Fri, Apr 11 @ Chicago
Sun, Apr 13 Miami
Mon, Apr 14 @ Philadelphia
Wed, Apr 16 Detroit

[Texas Longhorns]

Right now, I say no. I think I'll be wrong though when the season ends.

[hermes]

they could do it
pistons(3), magic (2), hornets, celtics, blazers
are the tough games left, plus the occasional upset, but i think they could get there

[prekazi]

53 or more.

[Griever24]

That schedule doesn't look bad at all ... other than that meeting with Celts and the other 3 with the Pistons (2 at home) it doesn't look bad especially with the new roster ...

Cleveland Beats Orlando even when they are underamanned and the New orleans game could be a toss up ... but i think they are capable of reaching 50 ... im not sure if that assures LeBron MVP though

[TheOUTLAW]

I think that they can get to 50 wins, but there is by no means a guarantee that they'll get there. As has been the norm the last few years I kinda doubt that LeBron will even play in the last 3 or so games because Brown will try to get him some rest for the playoffs.

[TheOUTLAW]

The best thing about the trade is that the Cavs don't have to pay Hughes a friggin 2 million dollar bonus for them reaching 47 wins (if they do). There has been nothing more annoying than that the past 2 years.

[rewill17]

they have to get to 50 to beat Orlando for the 3rd seed.

[Dtown84]

Possible, though not easy by any stretch.

[Big Bird]

Well at first glance judging just by the opponents it doesn't look that tough, but I think the schedule also has some tricky parts, especially the 8 back-to-backs. Although I haven't checked how the Cavs perform on those, but I guess they are not the player's favourite type of games.

That being said, I think that they can get to 50 wins. They are what 17-6 in 2008 so far with some noteable wins already?

peace

[INKtastic]

Despite all of the injuries and hold outs, Cleveland has exactly the same record this year as they did the last two seasons. And to date, their schedule has been significantly harder this year vs prior seasons, meaning the rest of the schedule is easier than prior seasons.

The only way they miss 50 is if LeBron gets hurt or if the last few games become meaningless. Otherwise they should finish above 50 wins.

[Benedict_Boozer]

Despite all of the injuries and hold outs, Cleveland has exactly the same record this year as they did the last two seasons. And to date, their schedule has been significantly harder this year vs prior seasons, meaning the rest of the schedule is easier than prior seasons.

The only way they miss 50 is if LeBron gets hurt or if the last few games become meaningless. Otherwise they should finish above 50 wins.

It's bizarre that while we had the same roster the last couple years (prior to this trade) how uncanny the records would be.

Almost to the date, the win and loss streaks would balance out and the Cavs would have the exact same record. Should be an interesting finish down the stretch.

[CB4MiamiHeat]

They will get to 50 and Lebron will average close to a triple double in the 2nd half....talking in MVP terms, he still wont win it and guys like Kobe, CP3 will get more consideration cause of wins.....i wouldnt be surprised if Manu gets a lot of votes if the Spurs climb to the 1 seed.

[Hard2dhole]

Right now i'd say no. While the road ahead is decent it's looking more like 16-10 and a final record of 48-34.

[TheOUTLAW]

Despite all of the injuries and hold outs, Cleveland has exactly the same record this year as they did the last two seasons. And to date, their schedule has been significantly harder this year vs prior seasons, meaning the rest of the schedule is easier than prior seasons.

The only way they miss 50 is if LeBron gets hurt or if the last few games become meaningless. Otherwise they should finish above 50 wins.

I think you have mentioned the reason that the Cavs will likely not reach 50 wins. They'll get down to the last few games and they will be locked into the 3rd or 4th slot in the playoffs and Brown will sit LeBron.

[C'mon Cavs]

I think the Cavs will do it. If Boobie Gibson was healthy, I'd say it was in the bag, but with him sidelined for the next 4-6 weeks, I'll say they get to 50 wins exactly.

I think LeBron and the Cavs are about to go on an absolute tear, and I wouldn be surprised to see a 7-8 game winning streak coming up in the near future, with LeBron averaging a triple double in that span.

[Manocad]

Right now i'd say no. While the road ahead is decent it's looking more like 16-10 and a final record of 48-34.

I'm thinking the same. I figure 15-11 the rest of the way and a 47-35 record.

[MagicNolesFSU]

47 games and the 4th seed

[Happyfoosball]

Orlandos schedule is pretty soft the rest of the way with a lot of home games. I don't see Cleveland passing them.

[TheOUTLAW]

I'd be very disappointed by a 15-11 finish. It is about this time that LeBron historically turns his game up a notch.