Other Sports 2013-2014 Official NBA Thread - Page 92

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.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 02-20-2014, 07:29 PM

Lol at this crowd

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 02-20-2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

Brooks said he would start Perk tomorrow which seals a bet I have with a co-worker. I'll start the game about 15 minutes late with Miami up 20-5.

KC_Connection · 02-20-2014, 07:31 PM

Looks like the Heat are actually trying for once.

Hammock Parties · 02-20-2014, 08:06 PM

-King- · 02-20-2014, 08:23 PM

Down 7 after that terrible first quarter isn't bad.

KC_Connection · 02-20-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Down 7 after that terrible first quarter isn't bad.

Hard to imagine this game not at least being close if the Heat are trying like they are. Should be a good ending.

KC_Connection · 02-20-2014, 08:46 PM

How is Perkins even playing minutes in the NBA these days, let alone starting for the best team in the league? I don't get it.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 02-20-2014, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

How is Perkins even playing minutes in the NBA these days, let alone starting for the best team in the league? I don't get it.

Perkins and Fisher are the biggest mysteries in the league.

okcchief · 02-20-2014, 09:07 PM

The Heat are playing like it's a playoff game and the Thunder are playing entitled and lazy. This ass whipping is needed. They've played like shit since the first win over the Heat. Tonight is more than Brooks shitty lineups. Patting myself on the back for cashing in on my tickets.

KC_Connection · 02-20-2014, 09:36 PM

Looked like Ibaka broke LeBron's nose there and he still dunked it on him.

Pitt Gorilla · 02-20-2014, 09:45 PM

The Thunder didn't seem to care. Zero killer-instict. The Heat are playing like the champs they are.

kcxiv · 02-20-2014, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Looked like Ibaka broke LeBron's nose there and he still dunked it on him.

Gonna see Lebron with the mask next game

KevB · 02-20-2014, 10:01 PM

This will be funny watching Harden chase Thompson on defense. James doesn't like to play defense against a non-threat, much less a guy running off multiple screens.

okcchief · 02-20-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

The Thunder didn't seem to care. Zero killer-instict. The Heat are playing like the champs they are.

That pretty much sums it up. Shocked with the lack of effort I saw tonight.

Just need to get WB ramped up for the playoffs.

In the end this game didn't matter much in the grand scheme of things.

KC_Connection · 02-20-2014, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

That pretty much sums it up. Shocked with the lack of effort I saw tonight.

Just need to get WB ramped up for the playoffs.

In the end this game didn't matter much in the grand scheme of things.

No one regular season game does.

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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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