Other Sports 2013-2014 Official NBA Thread - Page 80

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.

Al Bundy · 01-22-2014, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

Barnes is a 2nd year player why do they wanna trade for him. More 3s lol plus he's a lot older

I think they realize he isn't an NBA starter. He sucks coming off the bench because he thinks he is too good to do so. I can't wait for him to be gone.

mcaj22 · 01-22-2014, 07:12 AM

another ACL surgery for Gallo. What a shame, he's probably done.

okcchief · 01-22-2014, 09:53 PM

Looks who's back on top of the Western Conference Standings.

Reggie Jackson owns the Spurs for some unknown reason.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 01-22-2014, 09:55 PM

Rockets finally get past Kings!

Miles · 01-22-2014, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mcaj22

another ACL surgery for Gallo. What a shame, he's probably done.

The previous surgery was to his meniscus and was hoping his ACL would heal. Still sounds bad but hopefully not as bad as the same ACL repaired twice.

kcxiv · 01-23-2014, 05:48 AM

Alot of people getting hurt atthis super fast small ball pace these days. Guys are getting to fast for their own good. That stopping and going on a dime is no good. Looks sick when they do it, but eventually somethings gonna snap.

This not in refrenece to Gallo,just in general.

okcchief · 01-23-2014, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

Alot of people getting hurt atthis super fast small ball pace these days. Guys are getting to fast for their own good. That stopping and going on a dime is no good. Looks sick when they do it, but eventually somethings gonna snap.

This not in refrenece to Gallo,just in general.

There is something to be said for that. I've read some stuff that also depends on how they move and land. For instance I read an article before the year saying Derrick Rose will continue to get injuries because he's a heel striker. They said Westbrook isnt as prone because he's a toe striker. Westbrook's is really just swelling his Drs are being extra cautious about and rightfully so.

mcaj22 · 01-23-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

The previous surgery was to his meniscus and was hoping his ACL would heal. Still sounds bad but hopefully not as bad as the same ACL repaired twice.

yea and at that point he will be out of the NBA almost two years. Gallos game is that euro head fake beat a guy off the dribble. He wont ever be as good as he was with him hitting is potential. He was the centerpiece in the Melo trade for a reason

KevB · 01-24-2014, 12:14 AM

Nuggets have been a mess down the stretch against the Blazers. They just don't have a go to guy, so every time down it's someone else's turn it seems.

KC Hawks · 01-24-2014, 08:36 PM

Carmelo Anthony has 62 points against the Bobcats.

Al Bundy · 01-24-2014, 08:42 PM

League Pass is free at least for the weekend. I am watching the Bucks/Cavs game and shit.. the Bucks are terrible.

Al Bundy · 01-24-2014, 10:23 PM

Neither team playing defense.

Al Bundy · 01-24-2014, 11:37 PM

Warriors defense is not even trying.

Pitt Gorilla · 01-24-2014, 11:38 PM

Down 4, 4 point play!

Pitt Gorilla · 01-24-2014, 11:41 PM

Another potential 4 point play. Insane.

08-06-2013, 04:40 PM
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5391831	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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