Other Sports 2013-2014 Official NBA Thread - Page 63

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 · 12-26-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GoChargers

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.

Flop City

MIAdragon · 12-26-2013, 09:21 AM

GoChargers · 12-26-2013, 10:33 AM

^ Roy Hibbert flops and gets bogus "verticality" calls that no other player in the league gets.

ChiefsCountry · 12-26-2013, 10:55 AM

chiefqueen · 12-26-2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoChargers

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.

Welcome to the new NBA, if I were a head coach I would send my last player off the bench to do something similar to someone like a LeBorn James and see if I could not get the same result.

MIAdragon · 12-26-2013, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoChargers

^ Roy Hibbert flops and gets bogus "verticality" calls that no other player in the league gets.

Hibbert flops?

kcxiv · 12-26-2013, 05:16 PM

ive always said they need to start calling fouls on the floppers, that will help alot. Not just a no call but a PF.

Hoopsdoc · 12-26-2013, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNR

He's not going to ****ing LA!

LA can go fist a donkey. If they wanted Love they should have drafted him

Lakers fans are delusional. They swore up and down they were gonna lure Paul George away from my Pacers right up until he signed his long term deal. Never mind the fact that Indiana could pay him more and that he always said he wanted to stay.

**Anyong Bluth** · 12-26-2013, 08:28 PM

New rumor trade for Asik is the Blazers looking at making a heavy move in trading for his services.

-King- · 12-27-2013, 01:02 AM

Just finished watching the Clips and Blazers game. Really good game.

-King- · 12-27-2013, 03:27 PM

Dec 27, 2013 3:52 PM EST

Russell Westbrook is out until after the All-Star break after undergoing surgery on his right knee.
An MRI on Westbrook has showed an "area of concern that had not previously existed, nor was detectable in the previous procedures," said Sam Presti.

okcchief · 12-27-2013, 10:23 PM

I think they are probably being over cautious with Westbrook, but I just want him healthy in April, May and June. Not worried about seeding because they are good enough to win anywhere when healthy.

I just hope this team gets a chance because I believe they can win it all. However, I root for them and I get no joy from my ****ing sports teams. Par for the course.

KC_Connection · 12-27-2013, 10:47 PM

Home advantage to the Spurs it is, then.

okcchief · 12-28-2013, 12:13 AM

[QUOTE=KC_Connection;10313712]Home advantage to the Spurs it is,

Portland

KC_Connection · 12-28-2013, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okcchief

Portland

Even if Portland gets the #1 seed (they likely won't), nobody's taking them seriously as a playoff contender over the Spurs or OKC yet. If the SAS has the home advantage over OKC, that's the key.

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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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