Other Sports 2013-2014 Official NBA Thread - Page 96

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 · 03-06-2014, 09:41 PM

I'm going to a Spurs-Hornets game late this month. There will be many laughs had when I see Bowen's jersey hanging from the rafters. It always gets me.

-King- · 03-06-2014, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

This. One of the best run franchises in all of Pro Sports. They have really only had 1 bad year since 1989. The year they tanked to get Duncan.

That was 96.

Hammock Parties · 03-06-2014, 10:08 PM

haha lebron suck

KC_Connection · 03-06-2014, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Douche Baggins

haha lebron suck

Took about 3 days for you to troll him. We can't escape from who we are.

KC_Connection · 03-06-2014, 10:31 PM

Earvin Magic Johnson ‏@MagicJohnson 10m
The only way San Antonio or Miami don't win the championship is if neither team makes the finals.

-King- · 03-06-2014, 11:39 PM

Lakers losing 106-60 right now.

L.A. Chieffan · 03-07-2014, 12:02 AM

Down by 49. Sad.

GoChargers · 03-07-2014, 12:32 AM

The Clippers just handed the Lakers their worst loss in the history of their franchise... love it!

KC native · 03-07-2014, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Earvin Magic Johnson ‏@MagicJohnson 10m
The only way San Antonio or Miami don't win the championship is if neither team makes the finals.

If the Spurs stay healthy, I don't see who can beat them in a series in the playoffs. They're finally back to Spurs basketball. The end of December through right after the All Star break was really sloppy.

kcxiv · 03-07-2014, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

Down by 49. Sad.

This doesnt bother me at all, i just laughed while watching the game. The Lakers were built to suck this year. When you have 1 player going into a season that was signed for more then 1 year, its gonna be bad. When the 2007-2010 team was put together, this was the outcome everyone knew it and that was fine. 2 titles in 3 finals.

Lakers will be back to being the Lakers within 3 years. Probably in 2.

L.A. Chieffan · 03-07-2014, 12:54 AM

I'm not really bothered by it, I have full confidence they'll be back in the elites again soon...but it's still messed up. Riggin for Wiggins baby

GoChargers · 03-07-2014, 01:04 AM

I doubt the Lakers will ever be the same as they used to be with the new CBA and Jim Buss running the team. Better than they are now? Sure, but not the same.

beach tribe · 03-07-2014, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

I'm not really bothered by it, I have full confidence they'll be back in the elites again soon...but it's still messed up. Riggin for Wiggins baby

What makes you think that?

-King- · 03-07-2014, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beach tribe

What makes you think that?

Because they're the Lakers.
Posted via Mobile Device

TEX · 03-07-2014, 08:17 AM

Lakers -

As BAD as many figured. I can't believe all those blind fools, some here even, who said that losing Howard wasn't "that" big of a deal and they would still be a playoff team regardless because Kobe would be back at full force for the 2nd half of the season. I'm so hoping they suck for a long time - I'm talking "Clipper Suckage" before they finally got good...

My Laker hate runs DEEP. It's on par with my Bronco hate.

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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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