Do the Celtics have a shot at 72 wins?

ESPN has started a page to compare the 2007-2008 Boston Celtics to the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls that set the all-time record for regular season Wins and Losses (72-10).

As of this point in the season (18 games played), both of these teams had records of 16-2, so the C's are on pace. But if the Celtics want a legitimate shot at the record, they're gonna hafta work harder because those Dennis Rodman Bulls had an 18-game winning streak at one point in the season.

For your viewing pleasure, I have highlighted all the remaining games I can see the Celtics losing and whether I think they'll win or lose (match-ups to watch for are in parentheses):

12/8 - @ Chicago (win) - Chicago has had an awful season, but will have a lot to prove in front of their home crowd. It should be a close game, but I think the C's will pull it out. (Kevin Garnett vs. Ben Wallace) Celtics won 92-81

12/19 - vs Detroit (win) - Everyone thought this would be the Celtics first real litmus test of the season. I think otherwise; Celts will win this one by at least 10 points and stay undefeated at the Garden. (Ray Allen vs. Rip Hamilton w/ Reggie Miller as special guest referee)
12/23 - vs Orlando (win) - No way do they lose to the Magic again. (Dwight Howard vs. Chik-fil-a: you think the faith-based chicken joint regrets their decision to not "use faith as a marketing tool?")
12/29 - @ Utah (loss) - I think THIS GAME will be the only game the Celtics will lose in the remainder of 2007. Boozer, Okur, Kirilenko, and Deron Williams all present match-up problems. The key match-up though will be off-the-court though. (Mitt Romney's loyalty to Mormons vs. Mitt Romney's loyalty to Boston; will he flip-flop on this issue and doom his presidential campaign?)
1/2 - vs Houston (win) - It would be just like the Celtics of old to lose a game in which I was in attendance. Finally, Houston vs. Boston will mean more that some crummy "Asian American Night" gimmick at the Garden. I hope they don't invite the lion dance people to do half time again. I have a feeling that this game will be close. (Yao Ming vs. the lion dance)
1/5 - @ Detroit (loss) - The DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEtroit Basssssss-Ket-Balllllllllllllllll guy will make the difference in this one. (Detroit's Public Announcement Guy vs. the common cold)
1/25 - vs Minnesota (win) - I DO anticipate the Celtics losing one fluke game this year. If Toine scores 50, T-wolves will win. Otherwise, the Wolves don't have a shot. (Big Al vs. Big Baby vs. Big Wiggle)
1/27 - @ Orlando (win) - This will be a huge win on the road. (Stan Van Gundy vs. Walt Disney)
1/30 - vs Dallas (win) - Dallas is too soft. (Battle of the High Socks: James Posey vs. Jason Terry)
2/5 - @ Cleveland (win) - If Lebron plays, Celts win. If not, Celts lose. (Anderson Varejao vs. Scot Pollard)
2/10 - vs San Antonio (loss) - This one will be humbling. (Brent Barry vs. Brian Scalabrine)
2/20 - @ Golden State (win) - This will be a blowout; it's just a matter of who gets blown out. (Leon Powe vs. the most playing time he'll ever get)
2/22 - @ Phoenix (loss) - Celts will play an even better run-and-gun team (although Golden State uses the kind you put bullets in). They'll be too tired to win this game. (Marcus Banks vs. Tony Allen)
2/27-3/7 - five home games against Cleveland, Charlotte, Atlanta, Detroit, and Chicago (4 wins, 1 loss) - Don't be surprised when the Celts lose at home to Atlanta in a sloppy game. That loss, though, will fire them up for Detroit and Chicago. (Celtics vs laziness)
3/14 - vs Utah (win) - The Celtics will get a another chance to beat the Jazz. By that time, either Carlos Boozer or Deron Williams will be hurt. (Mehmet Okur vs. Eddie House in a 3 point contest)
3/17-3/20 - Texas Road Trip against San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas (3 losses)- This will determine whether the Celtics can make a little bit of history because it's smooth sailing for the rest of the season. If all my predictions work out and the Celts lose all 3, they would move to 58-10 on the season. This mini-crisis, however, would spark an incredible run of 14 straight wins heading into the playoffs leaving them in a tie with those Bulls of yesteryear.

So, yes I think the Celtics can go 72-10. But injuries OR a 50-point showing from Antoine Walker could keep them from adding their names to the record books.