Other Sports 2013-2014 Official NBA Thread - Page 16

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.

**mdchiefsfan** · 11-01-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

I havent seen the Mavs play, but the roster is better, and Carlisle is a hell of a coach. Wouldn't suprise me if they made the playoffs if Dirk stays healthy.

Just pisses me off to see Dalembert, when it should have been Chandler this whole time. He beats the hell out of Kaman and Brand though.

I'm slowly getting over it.

TEX · 11-01-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

I havent seen the Mavs play, but the roster is better, and Carlisle is a hell of a coach. Wouldn't suprise me if they made the playoffs if Dirk stays healthy.

Well you're right about Carlisile being one hell of a coach...

okcchief · 11-01-2013, 06:41 PM

I knew the Wolves were gonna rape OKC without Westbrook. Always give us shit with him. Good game SNR

mcaj22 · 11-01-2013, 06:56 PM

Sixers (Doug Collins) are stupid for trading Mo Harkless

MCW, Noel, Hark, 2014 pick would have been legit

Pitt Gorilla · 11-01-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

I knew the Wolves were gonna rape OKC without Westbrook. Always give us shit with him. Good game SNR

OKC is literally lying down for the Wolves.

**RealSNR** · 11-01-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

I knew the Wolves were gonna rape OKC without Westbrook. Always give us shit with him. Good game SNR

This game makes me wonder who is the more valuable player: Westbrook or Durant.

The Wolves are just hustling and getting in the faces of shooters. A player as fast and as skilled as Westbrook would be tearing our shit apart right now.

I'm loving it, because I finally get to watch multiple games with Pek, Love, and Rubio playing together, but I also know this is a bit of an anomaly. Just one of those weird games in the NBA where one team is off and the other team is dead on.

**RealSNR** · 11-01-2013, 08:08 PM

Robbie "Almost beat the Jayhawks, but has Brodie Croyle's Disease" Hummel, ladies and gentlemen...

**dirk digler** · 11-01-2013, 08:12 PM

It is going to be a long season for the Celtics..at least until Rondo comes back. Ugh.. 0-2 and losing to the Bucks at home when you are up by 20 is not good

okcchief · 11-01-2013, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

OKC is literally lying down for the Wolves.

No scoring outside of Durant right now. Brooks is being exposed, and for the first time I'll say Presti should be fired for degrading the roster 2 years in a row. If they dont make some bold moves in the next few years KD is gone.

**dirk digler** · 11-01-2013, 08:21 PM

nice flop Deron

okcchief · 11-01-2013, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNR

This game makes me wonder who is the more valuable player: Westbrook or Durant.

The Wolves are just hustling and getting in the faces of shooters. A player as fast and as skilled as Westbrook would be tearing our shit apart right now.

I'm loving it, because I finally get to watch multiple games with Pek, Love, and Rubio playing together, but I also know this is a bit of an anomaly. Just one of those weird games in the NBA where one team is off and the other team is dead on.

Westbrook makes the team go. You can definately make the case. It's cheesy, but he brings the attitude we need. I guess I cant fully judge until he gets back but we need shooting. I'm still pissed they didnt at least bring someone like Delfino or Mike Miller in. There are low cost shooters all over the league.

Ibaka cant perform as the second option. We will see how he does when Russ comes back.

Watching the Thunder without Westbrook is like watching the Chiefs with Cassel.

I hope the Wolves stay healthy and have a good year.

Pitt Gorilla · 11-01-2013, 08:47 PM

Harden with 34 tonight in a big win.

O.city · 11-01-2013, 08:50 PM

Houston's winning the west

okcchief · 11-01-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Houston's winning the west

Wager?

**dirk digler** · 11-01-2013, 09:07 PM

Heat loses by 1 to Nets. Now 1-2. Wouldn't have thought that

08-06-2013, 04:40 PM
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5401831	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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