I agree with you, OP. The Manny kids left are stamped by Mario as a cultural fit or they wouldn't be here. It's 100% Mario's team right now. And from the little information that trickles out that's not totally curated by Mario's staff, it does appear that this team is locked in and doing all the right things to prepare themselves for victory. Now it's time to see the finished product.
Vegas predicts 9-10 wins. Personally, I believe this team is going to overachieve. I especially think they'll come prepared for Game 1 and put on a show. They're healthy and loaded. After that, they have to be able to handle the grind and any adversity they face along the way.