Other Sports 2013-2014 Official NBA Thread - Page 20

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.

TEX · 11-03-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

I dont see Houston winning the West. I think they get close and the addition of Howard helps but I really think Harden is somewhat overrated. Hes a good volume shooter but not sure if a bona fide star

Maybe you're right and they don't win it this year. It could be stepping-stone season towards one. However its laughable that you don't think Harden is a "bona fide" star. Dude can light up anyone.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 11-03-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by -King-

I call advanced stats for all sports sabermetrics.
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That doesn't make it correct

okcchief · 11-03-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Maybe you're right and they don't win it this year. It could be stepping-stone season towards one. However its laughable that you don't think Harden is a "bona fide" star. Dude can light up anyone.

The book is unwritten. He has yet to show he can carry a team in the playoffs. Not saying he can't but he hasnt been great in the playoffs to this point.

okcchief · 11-03-2013, 04:57 PM

Westbrook back tonight!

BWillie · 11-03-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by okcchief

Westbrook back tonight!

Just found out that Thunder games are now on FSN in Kansas City Now! I can watch like all the Thunder games now...hate to say it but great job Comcast

**dirk digler** · 11-03-2013, 08:23 PM

I had forgotten how ****ing quick Westbrook is. Eric Bledsoe is having a great game as well.

-King- · 11-03-2013, 08:46 PM

Wolves about to lose a 23 point lead to the Knicks.

Rubio is average as best. I don't even think the Wolves run plays. It looks like they do whatever they want.

**dirk digler** · 11-03-2013, 08:53 PM

Thanks for the heads up King...

Melo fouls Love on the 3..idiot

-King- · 11-03-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

Thanks for the heads up King...

Melo fouls Love on the 3..idiot

Don't thank me. I should be apologizing to you. This game is sad to watch.

**dirk digler** · 11-03-2013, 08:56 PM

Love leveled Felton on the screen and they called the foul..BS

**dirk digler** · 11-03-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Don't thank me. I should be apologizing to you. This game is sad to watch.

Knicks are losing\going to lose so that is a positive

tecumseh · 11-03-2013, 08:58 PM

Pacers undefeated. Go Pacers.

okcchief · 11-03-2013, 09:32 PM

Westbrook hasnt lost a step. Very relieved about that.

Back to the broken record. Gotta go get a shooter. 2-18 from 3.

Lamb played pretty well tonight.

Serge hasn't played worth a shit. He finally got a big put back in the 4th. Hopefully, it gets him going in the right direction.

Funny, I was cussing the Chiefs. Friend texts me about Westbrook. Then I look up and Smith gets the pick 6. Day flipped around in seconds.

-King- · 11-04-2013, 03:24 PM

Kevin Martin on playing with the Wolves: "This is such a fun team to play on. Nobody is trying to lead the league in scoring here."
1:16 PM - 4 Nov 2013

**RealSNR** · 11-04-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Kevin Martin on playing with the Wolves: "This is such a fun team to play on. Nobody is trying to lead the league in scoring here."
1:16 PM - 4 Nov 2013

A dig at Durant possibly?

I've never heard of anybody claiming that Durant's desire to be legendarily great is harming the morale of the team. Martin would be the first, and considering who he is, it's one of those, "Meh. Whatever" things

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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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