First of all, by 10 points, I meant with crowd involvement AND the fact that the match will be held at my arena. Both factors together should give me about 10 extra points or so.
Second of all, I was looking for some advice so I thought i'd just expose the strength of my team. I don't really care if everybody sees it or not.
Third of all, before 16th match, my enthusiasm was 10. I used CT for the 16th match to make sure I'd win the game (I didn't think the other team would play that poorly). I think it's absurd to state in such a manner without looking at my games for the last 2 weeks.
Yes, I'm fully aware of what you said. But to quantify it by giving it a set amount of points is ridiculous. There's absolutely no evidence to substantiate that. At best, you're guessing. I don't think you understood my second point. You play to your strengths, yes, but you should also look to exploit the opponent's weakness. And since different opponents have different weaknesses, that may mean a different strategy each game. If you play the same lineup and the same tactic every single game, you become one-dimensional and quite predictable. As for the third point, it doesn't seem you understood that one either. The second game of the season is hardly that important for you to sacrifice your enthusiasm by using CT. You just put yourself in a hole for the next week.
If you're going to be posting on the forum asking for advice, you're going to need to grow a thicker skin. Not everyone is going to shower you with roses. Some criticism will be critical. My advice to you is simple. Don't take for granted you're playing at home and have a PR guy that helps with home court advantage. Don't be predictable. Analyze your opponent for a weakness. Manage your enthusiasm better. CT is an extreme measure that should be used with care (and only when it really matters).