Other Sports 2013-2014 Official NBA Thread - Page 62

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.

lcarus · 12-25-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Pam Oliver's Forehead

god these games are awful, and the heat are going to shit on the lakers

That's one game where I wouldn't mind the court opening up to a pit of spikes, vipers, and liquid hot magma. With both teams falling in, along with the referee and crew if it happens to be Joey Crawford's game. Talk about a Christmas miracle if that were to happen!

Edit: Also forgot to mention the annoying, glitzy, whorish celebrity "fans" since it's at Staples.

Titty Meat · 12-25-2013, 06:10 PM

Lakers play hard but they would be better off tanking

kcxiv · 12-25-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Lakers play hard but they would be better off tanking

You see how many bad teams there are? Teams are tanking left and right. There are some bad bad bad bad teams in the NBA. There is no way they can tank that bad.

kcxiv · 12-25-2013, 06:44 PM

at least they didnt embarrass themselves like they have been.

-King- · 12-25-2013, 06:46 PM

That was unexpected. Thanks to the 3s for keeping it close. There was no doubt miami was going to pull it out but at least it was watchable.
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Al Bundy · 12-25-2013, 09:48 PM

Ugghhh not a good start.

Al Bundy · 12-25-2013, 10:02 PM

Chris Paul slipping and sliding all on his own... refs buy it.

Al Bundy · 12-25-2013, 10:15 PM

Harrison Barnes should be in the d-league.

GoChargers · 12-25-2013, 10:32 PM

Sweet how the Clippers collectively decided to just not rebound the ball tonight.

GoChargers · 12-25-2013, 10:42 PM

We might as well be down at the half with the shooters the Warriors have, a 2-point lead is basically nothing. The Clippers should be well in control of this game but have earned this position by not rebounding and putting forth their worst defensive effort in weeks.

GoChargers · 12-25-2013, 11:46 PM

Let me get this straight - Blake got T'd up and ejected for:

- Getting elbowed in the neck
- Getting his jersey held

What the **** did Blake do to deserve that? Absolute bullshit. I look forward to seeing Al Bundy try to spin this as the refs screwing the Warriors. I never want to hear the words "Flop City" again after Barnes' and Blake's bullshit ejections the past two games.

-King- · 12-26-2013, 02:05 AM

DID YOU SEE HOW THEY GUTTED THROUGH THAT GAME? BEST TEAM IN THE NBA!! /Al over reaction bundy

Al Bundy · 12-26-2013, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by -King-

DID YOU SEE HOW THEY GUTTED THROUGH THAT GAME? BEST TEAM IN THE NBA!! /Al over reaction bundy

Nope, this team is still in serious trouble overall. The Clippers should have buried us with Curry's cold start.

**DaKCMan AP** · 12-26-2013, 08:05 AM

Just waiting for April...

MIAdragon · 12-26-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Just waiting for April...

So are my Pacers......

08-06-2013, 04:40 PM
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5381831	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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