Other Sports 2013-2014 Official NBA Thread - Page 8

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.

**dirk digler** · 10-29-2013, 11:16 PM

Congrats Lakers didn't think you were going to win this game.

kcxiv · 10-29-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

I tip my hat to D'Antoni for letting the backups ride the wave. Keep in the hot hands.

Plus the Lakers play tomorrow too against Golden State. This was the best thing that could have happened.

KC_Connection · 10-29-2013, 11:25 PM

Blake Griffin is still so ****ing soft. I feel bad for Chris Paul having to carry these guys. They'll never do anything in the playoffs.

KC_Connection · 10-29-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

From reading up on this that is your favorite coach's opinion of what is going to happen.

Had no idea, but they do say that great minds do think alike. Haven't paid as much attention to this year's KU team as usual since I moved back to Toronto.

KevB · 10-29-2013, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Blake Griffin is still so ****ing soft. I feel bad for Chris Paul having to carry these guys. They'll never do anything in the playoffs.

Jordan actually played reasonably well tonight, Griffin was a joke. Getting owned on your own defensive glass by backups should serve as a wake-up call.

RustShack · 10-30-2013, 12:32 AM

Wish I didn't have to work during Cleveland's game. They are so loaded, can't wait to see them when Bynum is ready to go!

**mdchiefsfan** · 10-30-2013, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pam Oliver's Forehead

Sure, underestimate the Mavs.

This is at least a 6 seed.

Adding Monta Ellis is gonna be huge.

Boom!

**mdchiefsfan** · 10-30-2013, 07:23 AM

Does anyone know if the first week of NBA LP is free? I know they did that last year and the year before... My Mavs are opening tonight.

DBOSHO · 10-30-2013, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan

Does anyone know if the first week of NBA LP is free? I know they did that last year and the year before... My Mavs are opening tonight.

It is till the 5th

**mdchiefsfan** · 10-30-2013, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBOSHO

It is till the 5th

Thanks, man

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 10-30-2013, 11:04 AM

Looking forward to seeing how Lin fits the 6th man role. Go Houston

BWillie · 10-30-2013, 05:27 PM

Not sure of Patrick Beverly is actually better than Lin. Was very surprised Lin got 8M a year to be a below avg point guard, but what do ya do.

**dirk digler** · 10-30-2013, 05:30 PM

WTF? 76ers up 28-6 on Heat

TEX · 10-30-2013, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWillie

Not sure of Patrick Beverly is actually better than Lin. Was very surprised Lin got 8M a year to be a below avg point guard, but what do ya do.

Beverly is a much better defender.

TEX · 10-30-2013, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudy is a Troll

Looking forward to seeing how Lin fits the 6th man role. Go Houston

The Rockets are my pick to win the West this year. Very deep roster. Can play BIGS and smalls. Inside and out. Talented starting 5 as well.

Yesterday someone here asked how Houston would get past the Clippers. The Rockets will absolutely destroy the Clippers inside.

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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