Other Sports 2013-2014 Official NBA Thread - Page 27

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 · 11-09-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KevB

Warriors best player was out and Spurs won by 2. Not sure I would be terribly excited as a Spurs fan.

Is Curry hurt? I missed that one.

chiefzilla1501 · 11-09-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by KevB

You still claiming that Waiters is a future star? Never understood your hyping that guy, and he doesn't seem to be getting better.

Waiters has been very solid for a young shooting guard. The cavs got stuck on two drafts where they had to reach for talent. Tristan Thompson and dion waiters were great picks considering the options, but they're going to be very solid starters, not superstars.

But I guess it doesn't matter, because mike brown is mike brown. ****, the cavs suck again.

mcaj22 · 11-09-2013, 12:34 PM

what about the most recent draft, where they picked first overall and didnt have to reach for anything and still took.... Anthony Bennett lol

KC native · 11-09-2013, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevB

Warriors best player was out and Spurs won by 2. Not sure I would be terribly excited as a Spurs fan.

A win is a win and the Spurs are good at winning.

KevB · 11-09-2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

Is Curry hurt? I missed that one.

Bruised ankle, he's back playing tonight against the Griz.

mcaj22 · 11-09-2013, 08:22 PM

Thad Young and Evan Turner are just beasting so far this season. 6ers are absolutely stupid if they get rid of either

these two guys also put the team in a terrible spot because they are basically showcasing their skills to the rest of the league, and doing it so well they are winning games nobody expects. So if the 6ers just turn a trade them and the team has a respectable record, it will be so obvious what they are trying to do and Stern will just veto it

MIAdragon · 11-09-2013, 09:03 PM

4th game in 5 nights, at Brooklyn?! No worries 7-0.

-King- · 11-09-2013, 09:12 PM

Miami lost to the Celtics on a buzzer beater by Jeff Green. Haha.

I didn't even know Phil Pressey made the Celtics rotation.

**dirk digler** · 11-09-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Miami lost to the Celtics on a buzzer beater by Jeff Green. Haha.

I didn't even know Phil Pressey made the Celtics rotation.

It was awesome. Great job Celtics even though the team really sucks.

RustShack · 11-09-2013, 11:50 PM

Bennett only played 9 minutes tonight...good play by our three guards though! Irving Waiters and Jack.

chiefzilla1501 · 11-10-2013, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mcaj22

what about the most recent draft, where they picked first overall and didnt have to reach for anything and still took.... Anthony Bennett lol

While I wasn't excited about the pick, what other great options were there? Cavs are like the chiefs. Often seem to have marquee picks in shitty draft classes. Right now Bennett looks completely out of shape. Hopefully he plays better once he's better conditioned.

RunKC · 11-10-2013, 01:53 AM

Pacers are like the Chiefs of the NBA.

No real premiere stars (all of the famous stars of our game are QB's) but are winning with teamwork and defense.

kcxiv · 11-10-2013, 04:11 AM

Paul George is turning into a star. That boy real real good.

texaschiefsfan · 11-10-2013, 05:34 AM

WTF was Dwayne Wade thinking last night? He missed that second FT on purpose but didn't hit the rim which gave the ball back to the Celtics. Idiot!

KC_Connection · 11-10-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by texaschiefsfan

WTF was Dwayne Wade thinking last night? He missed that second FT on purpose but didn't hit the rim which gave the ball back to the Celtics. Idiot!

He wasn't. Might be time for the Heat to wake up and give an effort this season.

08-06-2013, 04:40 PM
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5391831	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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