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Early NBA Season Sparks Debate on Overreactions

Teams like the Heat, Thunder and Warriors face questions after slow starts, but some trends may shift with time.

By OddsListing wire desk

· 1 min read

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Early NBA Season Sparks Debate on Overreactions
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  1. Heat Face Early Challenges With New Star
  2. Thunder Navigate Multiple Losses
  3. Warriors Struggle With Absent Stars

Heat Face Early Challenges With New Star

Shooting luck ranks among the league's worst on both ends, with opponents converting 53 percent of midrange attempts and 40 percent of threes. That player has posted 28.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists across three losses. A longer look awaits during an upcoming road trip against several Western Conference clubs.

Thunder Navigate Multiple Losses

Oklahoma City has lost five of its top six players from the prior championship roster through injuries to two key contributors and a summer trade involving another. The remaining core still features strong play from its leader and a solid frontcourt pair on defense. The club secured a win in its most recent outing and holds trade assets plus depth to address gaps before the deadline. Early concerns about title hopes remain, yet history shows resilience after prior injury setbacks.

Warriors Struggle With Absent Stars

Golden State recorded its first victory after opening with several absences, including two high-salary players. A recent starting group combined for less than 20 million in earnings while the team sat its veteran leader on a back-to-back. The overall math leaves little margin, pointing to a potential gap year focused on future positioning rather than immediate contention.

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