I think you all are being too pessimistic about this Cavalier's team. It seems you think you are going out on a limb by predicting they can win 33 games! We are two 4th quarter melt downs away from being 5-0 with a tough opening schedule. Moreover, folding in the 4th quarter is something we fixed in games 3 through 5. I understand the hesitancy to get excited about Cleveland teams due to our history of having expectations dashed. But I don't see how any objective observe who only watched the games played this season, who knew nothing about the past, wouldn't put the Cavs in the top half of the league based on how they are playing right now.
I keep reading how expectations need to be kept low because we are so young. On the contrary, my expectations are high due to this youth, because their improvement is going to be rapid. Mobley has only played five games and he is already an elite defender. Markkanen has surprised all of us with his defense, but he hasn't started shooting well yet, and that is his best asset. He is still getting comfortable in a new position. Sexton, Garland, and Okoro seem to know and accept their roles (easier to do when we are winning). Allen is playing like an all-star.
Other than Mobley, though, the biggest difference is the steady presence of Rubio and the resurgence of Love. Those two have seen it all in the NBA and their influence on the youngsters cannot be overstated. Together they can give us 50 very valuable minutes per night.
I don't see the 3-point shooting woes continuing. Love and Markkanen are proven shooters. If Windler can ever get healthy, we've seen what he can do. (Give him 12-15 minutes per night and keep Osman on the bench.) Garland is an excellent 3-point shooter and I think our big men are good enough passers to find him. I'd like to see Okoro and Sexton each improve by about 10% -- that would transform the team.
All this to say ... 40+ wins for the Cavs and a playoff spot.