Other Sports 2013-2014 Official NBA Thread - Page 83

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 · 01-27-2014, 09:29 PM

KD is on an epic run. The Slim Reaper strikes again!

lcarus · 01-27-2014, 09:35 PM

So who is supposed to be the #1 player in the draft? Parker? Cause my team is looking preeeeeettty preeeeetttyy good in the lottery ball department right now.

KC_Connection · 01-27-2014, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcarus

So who is supposed to be the #1 player in the draft? Parker? Cause my team is looking preeeeeettty preeeeetttyy good in the lottery ball department right now.

Joel Embiid will be the #1 pick. Wiggins/Parker in some order after that.

lcarus · 01-27-2014, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Joel Embiid will be the #1 pick. Wiggins/Parker in some order after that.

I'd love to have Embiid on the Magic. Plus with Jacque as HC, it makes it seem more likely that they'd draft a KU player. They've had good luck hitting on top draft selections. I don't really understand why they're as terrible as they are. They don't have that bad of a team. They have some good young players to choose from regarding a rebuild.

okcchief · 01-28-2014, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcarus

I'd love to have Embiid on the Magic. Plus with Jacque as HC, it makes it seem more likely that they'd draft a KU player. They've had good luck hitting on top draft selections. I don't really understand why they're as terrible as they are. They don't have that bad of a team. They have some good young players to choose from regarding a rebuild.

That wouldn't be a bad spot for him.

KevB · 01-28-2014, 11:43 PM

Looks like my Grizzlies are starting to find themselves now that they're getting healthy (still waiting for Tony Allen to get back). Since Jan. 10th, they're 8-1 with wins over Houston (twice), Portland, OKC, Phoenix and Atlanta. They've got Sactown, Minny and Milwaukee in their next three, so easily could be up to 11-1 in their last 12 soon enough.

The signing of James Johnson and trade for Courtney Lee have fortified their roster. Getting Gasol back was obviously huge, but they still have a hole at backup PG. Prince is a liability, but that's where Johnson and Lee can step in. Pondexter is out for the season, but Allen should be back soon.

I expect Memphis to get into that 7 spot in the playoffs, but I don't expect them to get out of the first round against either OKC or SA (assuming those teams are healthy).

mcaj22 · 01-29-2014, 12:00 AM

where's Al Bundy I figured he would have something to say after the Warriors losing to my stinky cheese Wizards. Bum Knees Nene eatin David Lee up.

Al Bundy · 01-29-2014, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcaj22

where's Al Bundy I figured he would have something to say after the Warriors losing to my stinky cheese Wizards. Bum Knees Nene eatin David Lee up.

Losing to the Wizards at home is why this Warriors team shouldn't be taken seriously.

okcchief · 01-29-2014, 06:41 PM

I don't know what on the ****ing hell it's going to take for Brooks to figure out you can't play Perkins against Miami. He's been spotting them 10-20 points for 2 years now. They do fine with a small lineup. It's maddening. Congrats on the all star game you asshole.

I don't expect to beat the Heat without Westbrook anyway, but JFC.

GO PACERS!!!!!

okcchief · 01-29-2014, 07:12 PM

-18 with Perk

+23 without

Get it dipshit?

If they start Perk in the second half may the Heat torture us til this idiot gets a clue.

okcchief · 01-29-2014, 07:37 PM

And his brain grew five times that day.

**dirk digler** · 01-29-2014, 08:03 PM

This is ****ing awesome. Great duel between KD and LJ

**dirk digler** · 01-29-2014, 08:04 PM

WHAT A PLAY to end the quarter

tk13 · 01-29-2014, 08:05 PM

Both LeBron and Durant are going to make a run at 40 points.

**dirk digler** · 01-29-2014, 08:33 PM

Nice win for OKC and is it safe to say Durant is the leader for MVP?

08-06-2013, 04:40 PM
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5341831	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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KevB Agree to Disagree Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The State of Euphoria Casino cash: $10026612	Looks like my Grizzlies are starting to find themselves now that they're getting healthy (still waiting for Tony Allen to get back). Since Jan. 10th, they're 8-1 with wins over Houston (twice), Portland, OKC, Phoenix and Atlanta. They've got Sactown, Minny and Milwaukee in their next three, so easily could be up to 11-1 in their last 12 soon enough. The signing of James Johnson and trade for Courtney Lee have fortified their roster. Getting Gasol back was obviously huge, but they still have a hole at backup PG. Prince is a liability, but that's where Johnson and Lee can step in. Pondexter is out for the season, but Allen should be back soon. I expect Memphis to get into that 7 spot in the playoffs, but I don't expect them to get out of the first round against either OKC or SA (assuming those teams are healthy).
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