Other Sports 2013-2014 Official NBA Thread - Page 75

Al Bundy · 08-06-2013, 04:40 PM

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/ey...4-nba-schedule

With the Schedule released today, I figured it would be a good time to start the thread.

The NBA released its 2013-2014 schedule on Tuesday in a televised special on NBATV alongside a release on NBA.com and its team websites.

The season kicks off Tuesday, October 29th as Miami hosts the Chicago Bulls in Derrick Rose's expected return to the court. Then it's the Battle of LA as the Lakers host the Clippers. It could be the return of Kobe Bryant from his Achilles injury he suffered last spring, and will be the regular season debut of Doc Rivers as the Clippers' newest head coach.

It's a massive gamble by the NBA, considering Rose's struggles returning from his ACL injury suffered in the 2012 playoffs and Bryant's more recent Achilles surgery. If those players were to miss the opening night, it's going to make for a very underwhelming opening night of basketball, regardless of the markets involved for ratings.

Opening week continues on Thursday with the Bulls hosting the Knicks in what is likely to be Rose's return to the United Center in the regular season. The Knicks will be on a back to back, opening the season on Wednesday vs. the Bucks. Thursday night the revamped Warriors visit the Clippers, who are clearly the hot team, with two national appearances in the first three days.

Opening week concludes Friday with the Nets' home opener vs. the Heat, followed by another Lakers home game, this time vs. the defending Western Conference Champion San Antonio Spurs.

On the NBA's biggest regular season day, Christmas Day, starts with the Nets hosting Chicago, followed by the scoring-champ rematch of Carmelo Anthony vs. Kevin Durant as the Thunder visit Madison Square Garden to face the Knicks. Then in the main event, the Heat play the Lakers at Staples Center. Dwight Howard joins the Christmas fun as the Rockets travel to San Antonio to face the Spurs. And in the night cap, the Clippers visit Oracle Arena to take on Steph Curry and the Warriors.

Monday, January 20th continues the NBA's tradition of making Martin Luther King Jr. Day a huge basketball event, with four games on the schedule. Brooklyn travels across the bridge to take on the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, followed by the Grizzlies hosting the Pelicans, the Lakers taking on the Bulls at the United Center, and the Pacers facing the Warriors in the bay to cap off the night.

The Lakers first meet Dwight Howard on November 13th in Houston, and again on January 14th. They first host Howard at Staples Center on February 19th, and again on April 8th.

The NBA Finals rematches occur on January 26th in Miami and March 6th in San Antonio. Will Gregg Popovich rest his starters? It's not a back to back, as the Spurs face Atlanta on the 24th, but it is in the middle of a three-game road trip.

Despite the departure of Dwight Howard, the Lakers keep the max number of nationally televised (non-NBA TV) games in the league at 25, tied with the Knicks and Heat. The Clippers have 21 nationally televised games, while the defending Western Champs, the Spurs, only have 15. The Bulls jump to 24 national games, with the league banking on Rose's return to carry audiences. The Thunder also feature on national TV 24 times.

Houston, with newly-signed Dwight Howard and James Harden, feature 20 games on national television, a pretty low number given the star power. The Mavericks won the NBA title in 2011, and now have just eight national TV appearances. The Warriors meanwhile jump to 17 games, while Eastern Conference finalist Indiana only appears 10 time next season. To put that in perspective, the Denver Nuggets appear 13 times.

The rest of the schedule is at the link.

okcchief · 01-16-2014, 10:00 PM

It's hard to believe the effect one player has on a team. Even with Westbrook back you gotta go get a veteran shooter.

Simplicity · 01-16-2014, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

It's hard to believe the effect one player has on a team. Even with Westbrook back you gotta go get a veteran shooter.

Houston making them look sloppy.

okcchief · 01-16-2014, 10:20 PM

You've been so successful shooting 3s just keep firing.

Bed would have been the wise choice. I felt this one coming.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 01-16-2014, 10:21 PM

Rockets gassing.

KevB · 01-16-2014, 10:39 PM

Durant is just a complete freak show offensively. There's never been another play like him in the history of the NBA. I feel like Parsons is playing as well as you can against him, and Durant closes the 3rd quarter with 31 points. A better defensive team could take more away from him, but have his size, length and skill is unfair.

KevB · 01-16-2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

You've been so successful shooting 3s just keep firing.

Bed would have been the wise choice. I felt this one coming.

Rockets are well equipped to allow a team right back in the game.

okcchief · 01-16-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KevB

Rockets are well equipped to allow a team right back in the game.

I'm embarassed for them. We are playing like junk and shooting way too many 3s. They should have this game under wraps.

okcchief · 01-16-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KevB

Durant is just a complete freak show offensively. There's never been another play like him in the history of the NBA. I feel like Parsons is playing as well as you can against him, and Durant closes the 3rd quarter with 31 points. A better defensive team could take more away from him, but have his size, length and skill is unfair.

If his teamates were converting on open looks recently his numbers would be through the roof. Durant and Westbrook are just freakishly talented.

okcchief · 01-16-2014, 10:55 PM

This looks like a D league game. Ugly....

KevB · 01-16-2014, 11:07 PM

Perkins is such a thug. A guy completely bereft of any skill. I wish the Thunder had a legit center instead of being forced to watch that idiot.

KevB · 01-16-2014, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

This looks like a D league game. Ugly....

Thunder playing more inspired D in the 2nd half, but when you end up with Brooks and Jones in clearouts with the clock running down late in the 4th quarter ..... something has gone horribly wrong.

okcchief · 01-16-2014, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KevB

Perkins is such a thug. A guy completely bereft of any skill. I wish the Thunder had a legit center instead of being forced to watch that idiot.

Adams is gonna be good.

Perkins can only defend people with no post game ie Dwight Howard.

-King- · 01-16-2014, 11:18 PM

73 points in the first half. 19 in the second.

Terrible.

KevB · 01-16-2014, 11:19 PM

These are the games that have me question whether Harden is a top 10 player. He has no impact on the defensive end, and there are times when he defers and disappears. He's come through down the stretch of many games, but truly premier players don't just basically take themselves out of games late like he did tonight.

KevB · 01-16-2014, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

Adams is gonna be good.

Perkins can only defend people with no post game ie Dwight Howard.

We'll see on Adams. You've seen him a lot more than I have, but I don't see much improvement from the beginning of the season. He's still very young though, so still plenty of time for him.

08-06-2013, 04:40 PM
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5231831	2013-2014 Official NBA Thread http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/ey...4-nba-schedule With the Schedule released today, I figured it would be a good time to start the thread. The NBA released its 2013-2014 schedule on Tuesday in a televised special on NBATV alongside a release on NBA.com and its team websites. The season kicks off Tuesday, October 29th as Miami hosts the Chicago Bulls in Derrick Rose's expected return to the court. Then it's the Battle of LA as the Lakers host the Clippers. It could be the return of Kobe Bryant from his Achilles injury he suffered last spring, and will be the regular season debut of Doc Rivers as the Clippers' newest head coach. It's a massive gamble by the NBA, considering Rose's struggles returning from his ACL injury suffered in the 2012 playoffs and Bryant's more recent Achilles surgery. If those players were to miss the opening night, it's going to make for a very underwhelming opening night of basketball, regardless of the markets involved for ratings. Opening week continues on Thursday with the Bulls hosting the Knicks in what is likely to be Rose's return to the United Center in the regular season. The Knicks will be on a back to back, opening the season on Wednesday vs. the Bucks. Thursday night the revamped Warriors visit the Clippers, who are clearly the hot team, with two national appearances in the first three days. Opening week concludes Friday with the Nets' home opener vs. the Heat, followed by another Lakers home game, this time vs. the defending Western Conference Champion San Antonio Spurs. On the NBA's biggest regular season day, Christmas Day, starts with the Nets hosting Chicago, followed by the scoring-champ rematch of Carmelo Anthony vs. Kevin Durant as the Thunder visit Madison Square Garden to face the Knicks. Then in the main event, the Heat play the Lakers at Staples Center. Dwight Howard joins the Christmas fun as the Rockets travel to San Antonio to face the Spurs. And in the night cap, the Clippers visit Oracle Arena to take on Steph Curry and the Warriors. Monday, January 20th continues the NBA's tradition of making Martin Luther King Jr. Day a huge basketball event, with four games on the schedule. Brooklyn travels across the bridge to take on the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, followed by the Grizzlies hosting the Pelicans, the Lakers taking on the Bulls at the United Center, and the Pacers facing the Warriors in the bay to cap off the night. The Lakers first meet Dwight Howard on November 13th in Houston, and again on January 14th. They first host Howard at Staples Center on February 19th, and again on April 8th. The NBA Finals rematches occur on January 26th in Miami and March 6th in San Antonio. Will Gregg Popovich rest his starters? It's not a back to back, as the Spurs face Atlanta on the 24th, but it is in the middle of a three-game road trip. Despite the departure of Dwight Howard, the Lakers keep the max number of nationally televised (non-NBA TV) games in the league at 25, tied with the Knicks and Heat. The Clippers have 21 nationally televised games, while the defending Western Champs, the Spurs, only have 15. The Bulls jump to 24 national games, with the league banking on Rose's return to carry audiences. The Thunder also feature on national TV 24 times. Houston, with newly-signed Dwight Howard and James Harden, feature 20 games on national television, a pretty low number given the star power. The Mavericks won the NBA title in 2011, and now have just eight national TV appearances. The Warriors meanwhile jump to 17 games, while Eastern Conference finalist Indiana only appears 10 time next season. To put that in perspective, the Denver Nuggets appear 13 times. The rest of the schedule is at the link.
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