Other Sports 2013-2014 Official NBA Thread - Page 79

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.

-King- · 01-20-2014, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KevB

Refs have allowed this game to turn into a street fight

Wish I had kept watching. Stopped watching when Pacers went up 14.

KevB · 01-20-2014, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Wish I had kept watching. Stopped watching when Pacers went up 14.

Stephenson has gotten into it with Curry several times tonight, but only the last play was called out.

KevB · 01-20-2014, 11:43 PM

If you take it into the lane in this game, you better lose a limb if you're expecting a call.

tecumseh · 01-21-2014, 12:05 AM

Crazy game. Stupid refs.

Al Bundy · 01-21-2014, 12:11 AM

I was very wrong about this Warriors team. They are light years away from really winning anything. The Pacers came into Oracle and showed these bunch of pussies how to play basketball. Andre Iguodala is a complete waste on the court. Hopefully they can trade him and get something of value. Stick a fork in the Warriors. Worst part is they traded away draft picks to acquire all of these sack of shit losers.

KevB · 01-21-2014, 12:34 AM

Chuck is in rare form tonight

KevB · 01-21-2014, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by KevB

Chuck is in rare form tonight

Chuck was talking about Klay Thompson during the GSW highlights, he said, " that boy can really stroke it". Fair comment. This while the highlights are still going and a bit under his breath he says, "I need to take him to Target". Unreal.

salame · 01-21-2014, 05:09 AM

Al Bundy · 01-21-2014, 10:26 PM

Looks like the Bulls and Warriors are in talks about trading Harrison Barnes.

okcchief · 01-21-2014, 10:38 PM

KD goes ape shit again. I can't believe I get to watch this guy play basketball live.

Perk played the best 6 minutes of his life.

Best non-Westbrook win of the season.

People say Portland isn't a threat because they are a jump shooting team. I'm not so sure. LA is playing out of his mind and they move the ball nicely. Defense does need some work, but I like their foundation.

kcxiv · 01-21-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy

Looks like the Bulls and Warriors are in talks about trading Harrison Barnes.

For who? it would be nice if it was for Noah. Kinda guy that will fit with Golden State really nice.

**RealSNR** · 01-21-2014, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KevB

Chuck was talking about Klay Thompson during the GSW highlights, he said, " that boy can really stroke it". Fair comment. This while the highlights are still going and a bit under his breath he says, "I need to take him to Target". Unreal.

Wait, I don't get it.

KC Hawks · 01-21-2014, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Wait, I don't get it.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/0...n_4618409.html

Al Bundy · 01-22-2014, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

For who? it would be nice if it was for Noah. Kinda guy that will fit with Golden State really nice.

Kirk Hinrichs.

kcxiv · 01-22-2014, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy

Kirk Hinrichs.

Barnes is a 2nd year player why do they wanna trade for him. More 3s lol plus he's a lot older

08-06-2013, 04:40 PM
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5171831	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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Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5171831	I was very wrong about this Warriors team. They are light years away from really winning anything. The Pacers came into Oracle and showed these bunch of pussies how to play basketball. Andre Iguodala is a complete waste on the court. Hopefully they can trade him and get something of value. Stick a fork in the Warriors. Worst part is they traded away draft picks to acquire all of these sack of shit losers.
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Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5171831	Looks like the Bulls and Warriors are in talks about trading Harrison Barnes.
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okcchief MVP Join Date: Jul 2008 Casino cash: $9849890	KD goes ape shit again. I can't believe I get to watch this guy play basketball live. Perk played the best 6 minutes of his life. Best non-Westbrook win of the season. People say Portland isn't a threat because they are a jump shooting team. I'm not so sure. LA is playing out of his mind and they move the ball nicely. Defense does need some work, but I like their foundation.
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