What makes the 2016 Warriors any better than the 1997 Bulls?
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Re: What makes the 2016 Warriors any better than the 1997 Bulls?
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eddieewhat
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Re: What makes the 2016 Warriors any better than the 1997 Bulls?
Who do you think would win ? 11'-12' bobcats or the 72'-'73 sixers?
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Re: What makes the 2016 Warriors any better than the 1997 Bulls?
Rupert Murdoch wrote:People are comparing them to the 1996 Bulls because of the record but they are statistically much more comparable to the 1997 Bulls.
2016 Warriors
Average Point Differential: 10.8 PPG
SRS: 10.34
Off RTG: 114.6 (1st in NBA)
Def RTG: 103.8 (5th in NBA)
1997 Bulls
Average Point Differential: 10.8 PPG
SRS: 10.70
Off RTG: 114.4 (1st in NBA)
Def RTG: 102.4 (4th in NBA)
The average point differential and offensive rating is virtually identical but the '97 Bulls had a better SRS and defensive rating. They were just as good if not slightly better than this year's Warriors team.
comparing teams using stats under VASTLY different circumstances and sets of rules makes absolutely no sense to me. stats are a direct results of rules and basketball zeitgeist.