Unbelievable: Game 7 (if necessary) Scheduled for 12pm CT Sunday

[Gooshie]

This makes absolutely no sense to me.

IF the Spurs can somehow grind out a Game 6 win on Friday at Memphis, our reward will be to fly back to SA and play Game 7..... at 12PM CT on Sunday morning!! Why? Just so that the Game can be on ABC and so that Boston and Miami can have the "prime" 2:30pm CT start time.

The reason I bring this up is not because (with our old, tired legs) this start time would clearly favor the young Grizz, but because in 2006, an almost exact same scenario occured. Then, we won Game 6 at Sacramento late on Friday night and had to come back to San Antonio to play Game 1 vs. Dallas at Noon on Sunday.

Despite complaints from the Spurs and (of all people) Kings coach Rick Adelman, the League did not change the start time because they wanted the Heat to play in the 2:30pm CT time slot.

However, a couple of days later, the League admitted their mistake and said they should not have scheduled the Spurs-Mavs game so early - that it was not fair to the Spurs.

Now, unlike 2006, I realize that both the Grizz and Spurs would be in the same boat, but wouldn't you think the League would want both teams to be at the top of their games for a classic Game 7??

I hope the Spurs have already called the League and complained about this. They should at the very least flip-flop the Boston-Miami time slot with the Spurs-Grizz time slot. But whatever, the chances of that happening are slim to none.

[honestfool84]

i hope the Spurs call and complain... this is bullcrap.

[rayray2k8]

I think Memphis is playing the game game.
If the Spurs don't win on friday, you won't have to worry about sunday.

[rayray2k8]

Wait, there's no other game beside the Heat and Celtics game. What makes you think it'll be an early game time??

[toki9]

Nobody outside of Memphis/San Antonio really cares about either of the two teams...the league certainly doesn't...it's just about ratings...nothing personal or fair about it...it just is...

[Gooshie]

Wait, there's no other game beside the Heat and Celtics game. What makes you think it'll be an early game time??

Go look at the schedule on ESPN.com. It's already scheduled to be on ABC

[mexicanjunior]

Worry about winning game 6 before the scheduled start time of game 7...

[ElNono]

Nobody outside of Memphis/San Antonio really cares about either of the two teams...the league certainly doesn't...it's just about ratings...nothing personal or fair about it...it just is...

How is it about ratings if nobody cares? :lol

Pick a lane...

[rayray2k8]

I'm looking on yahoosports, spurs.com and nba.com
They have it at TBD. I think they'll probably move this to a later time.

[fyatuk]

Didn't the same thing happen after beating NO and heading to LA (with the added miscue of being stuck on the tarmac overnight)?

[Gooshie]

Worry about winning game 6 before the scheduled start time of game 7...

True. But the point is to win the Series, not just Game 6. In my opinion, we would be at a huge disadvantage in Game 7.

[Gooshie]

Didn't the same thing happen after beating NO and heading to LA (with the added miscue of being stuck on the tarmac overnight)?

Nope, Game 7 vs. NO was a Monday night, and Game 1 vs. LA was a Wednesday night. I have no problem with that.

[Gooshie]

I'm looking on yahoosports, spurs.com and nba.com
They have it at TBD. I think they'll probably move this to a later time.

God, I hope so! But ESPN is owned by ABC, so they may have already decided that's what they want. Usually what they want, they get.

[ChumpDumper]

After a day's rest I don't see much to complain about.

[Reck]

It only means Memphis gets to go home by 3PM.



Kidding. But really, who cares.

[Hoops Czar]

True. But the point is to win the Series, not just Game 6. In my opinion, we would be at a huge disadvantage in Game 7.

Why? Because we are playing two hours earlier. Do you really think it matters if the Spurs had the primetime time slot, the outcome would be any different?

This isn't the same situation as 2006. The Spurs aren't starting a second round series. They're finishing up the first round and you can bet your ass that if Miami or Boston were still playing first round opponents, ABC would take them instead. It certainly beats the old days where they played b2b's.

[alchemist]

I'm not even concerned about Sunday, nobody should honestly. We have long odds to even win tomorrow and that's the only thing I'm worried about.

[rascal]

I'm looking on yahoosports, spurs.com and nba.com
They have it at TBD. I think they'll probably move this to a later time.

They will showcase the Boston-Miami game at the time they determine will draw the best ratings. That is the big game of the day, even better than a game 7 between two teams the country doesn't care about.

[xtremesteven33]

Hopefully the plane actually makes it to San Antonio Friday night and not have to sleep in the plane again...

[SAtown]

After tomorrow's beatdown you dipshits are going to wish there was a game at noon on Sunday.

[JR3]

Sweet! Duncan does well in noon games.

[toki9]

How is it about ratings if nobody cares? :lol

Pick a lane...

Nobody cares about either of the two teams, so no use in wasting a better time slot on them...it's the undercard to the main event...remember Cleveland/San Antonio finals? One of the least watched NBA finals in history?

[JamStone]

Maybe as a #1 seed, don't let the series get to a game 7 and you don't have to worry about the time of game 7. Spurs have only themselves to blame if it does get to a game 7.

[NewcastleKEG]

That's enough rest. NHL plays the next day!

[TE]

Worry about game six first.


Plus, as chumpdumper noted, there will be a day for rest.

[Dex]

Maybe as a #1 seed, don't let the series get to a game 7 and you don't have to worry about the time of game 7. Spurs have only themselves to blame if it does get to a game 7.

So #1 seeds should be penalized because they are better than everybody? What exactly is supposed to be the incentive to win the most games then?

I know where you're coming from; 8 seed should be a weak opponent and an easy out. The fact of the matter is, that shit doesn't happen in the West anymore. Maybe in the East, but out here, teams 1-8 are all teams capable of an upset. Especially when those teams purposefully tank for positioning.

I'm not expecting them to lay out the red carpet or anything, but come on. We had to deal with a noon-start in Game 1. Noon games are notoriously quieter because people show up late, the beer isn't flowing, and most people are still rubbing the weekend sleepies out of their eyes. Home-court advantage has less of an impact when your crowd isn't really into it.

Maybe I'm just being spoiled, but I'll be less than happy if they try to force another one of these on us for a Game 7, especially following a late Friday game and flight home.

[MannyIsGod]

Maybe as a #1 seed, don't let the series get to a game 7 and you don't have to worry about the time of game 7. Spurs have only themselves to blame if it does get to a game 7.

Well no shit but whats the point of getting the #1 seed if you still managed to get screwed?

[siraulo23]

not gonna end well
bumps tomorrow=nightmare

[rmt]

Don't think about Sunday. Spurs will be lucky to have a game to play on Sunday no matter the time.

[JamStone]

Well no shit but whats the point of getting the #1 seed if you still managed to get screwed?

Where would game 7 be played?

That's the point.

[Chief]

who gives a shit !

we would be lucky enough to even be in that situation the play we have played this series, time to Man Up, they can rest during the summer !!

[FromWayDowntown]

In a very technical sense, the scheduling makes perfect sense because it ensures -- if there is a Game 7 -- that the entire First Round will be over by the time that the Second Round starts with MIA/BOS on Sunday.

At this point, they could schedule Game 7 for 7:00 am on Sunday and if the Spurs had to play at that hour, I'd take it.

With that said, I absolutely agree with JamStone. If there is a Game 7, the Spurs have only themselves to blame if they face an adverse schedule.

[san antonio spurs]

I could understand if you were complaining about that game and both teams weren't in the same situation.
No excuses...just be glad that IF there is a game 7 it's in SA.

[rwb]

IF there is a Game 7, we all know how well the Spurs play at noon on ABC. In other words, we're screwed.

[Obstructed_View]

I must be missing something. How exactly are the Spurs being "screwed" in a game seven at home against a team that has to make the exact same trip?

Oh, never mind. We can discuss this if the Spurs manage to get it together and win what's going to be one of the major fucking gutchecks of the Duncan era.

[Spurminator]

In a very technical sense, the scheduling makes perfect sense because it ensures -- if there is a Game 7 -- that the entire First Round will be over by the time that the Second Round starts with MIA/BOS on Sunday.

At this point, they could schedule Game 7 for 7:00 am on Sunday and if the Spurs had to play at that hour, I'd take it.

With that said, I absolutely agree with JamStone. If there is a Game 7, the Spurs have only themselves to blame if they face an adverse schedule.

My thoughts exactly. Mia-Bos is a 2nd round game. It deserves the better spot.

Anyway, the Spurs had plenty of time off between the first few games.

[024]

lol spur fans acting like the spurs already won game 6.

[stnick2261]

The big difference is before, there was a different opponent between friday and sunday and the Mavs were already rested... this year, both teams have the same amount of rest.... yeah, it favors the young guys, but not enough to get upset about it

[Sean Cagney]

Maybe as a #1 seed, don't let the series get to a game 7 and you don't have to worry about the time of game 7. Spurs have only themselves to blame if it does get to a game 7.

This is very true there.

[50 cent]

One other thing to note is that this series has been the slowest first round series in the entire Playoffs. The Spurs got their rest early (probably because the league didn't expect this series to go 7) and now they want to get the 1st round over with.

[hsxvvd]

I really hope I get a chance to be pissed off about this.

[Sean Cagney]

I really hope I get a chance to be pissed off about this.

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[timtonymanu]

Let's just worry about winning Game 6 right now.

[ALVAREZ6]

oh please, who gives a shit, complaining about this is stupid and useless


The Spurs have been lucky as hell with that last game, and winning game 6 will likely also take a nice amount of good fortune. Game 7 could be on Saturday and I'd be happy. One game at a time you jackass, you should only be focused and concerned on game 6.

[ElNono]

Nobody cares about either of the two teams, so no use in wasting a better time slot on them...it's the undercard to the main event...remember Cleveland/San Antonio finals? One of the least watched NBA finals in history?

If nobody cared, they'll move it to NBA TV in the afternoon...

[DMC]

It's always something. Win or go home. That's all that matters.

[FromWayDowntown]

Imagine if there's a noon game on Sunday AND Joey Crawford is calling it....

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Imagine if there's a noon game on Sunday AND Joey Crawford is calling it....

Honestly, as long as the Spurs win game 6 they can have Bryant Reeves reffing for all I care :lol

[ElNono]

If you assured me there's going to be a Game 7, I don't care if it's Sunday at 1 AM and Stern himself refs it... I think the players probably feel the same way...

[Bruno]

I like that. The soonest is the game 7, the more rest Spurs will have before the first game against a well rested Thunder team.

Now, Spurs just need to win game 6 and game 7 against Grizzlies. :downspin:

[bigfan]

Enough whining. Lets win game 6 first, who gives a shit when game 7 is?

[Jimcs50]

Hell, if we get a game 7 after being down 3-1, I do not care if Spurs play at midnight.

:p:

[timvp]

I agree with Gooshie. The chances of the Spurs winning Game 6 and then coming back and winning Game 7 on short rest (the closest thing to a back-to-back in these playoffs) has to statistically be pretty slim. Add the travel and the overtime of Game 5 ... and it's gonna be tough.

[Jimcs50]

I agree with Gooshie. The chances of the Spurs winning Game 6 and then coming back and winning Game 7 on short rest (the closest thing to a back-to-back in these playoffs) has to statistically be pretty slim. Add the travel and the overtime of Game 5 ... and it's gonna be tough.

It favors the home team on back to backs.

And this year, I think Spurs faired pretty well on back to backs, if I'm not mistaken.

Is this not why Pop limited our older players' minutes this year, for this very reason?

[polandprzem]

It favors the home team on back to backs.

And this year, I think Spurs faired pretty well on back to backs, if I'm not mistaken.

Is this not why Pop limited our older players' minutes this year, for this very reason?

Yup he limited their minutes so now they are not prepared for the longer stretches of playing

[mexicanjunior]

It favors the home team on back to backs.

And this year, I think Spurs faired pretty well on back to backs, if I'm not mistaken.

Is this not why Pop limited our older players' minutes this year, for this very reason?

That's at least what we were sold for 82 games...I think the Spurs would be ecstatic to just force a game 7 in the first place and would play it at 4am if they had to...

[kaji157]

If we get to the game 7 that itself will give them the energy to go and play it.

[SplitterHook]

That's what happens when you need 7 games to beat the 8th seed.

Unfortunately..

[Ginofan]

Just being happy to get to game 7? Come on! I'm not gonna be satisfied with anything less than a championship. They've worked hard for that #1 seed, they SHOULD have some benefits for it besides getting HCA.

I know the NBA has not given a rat's ass about the Spurs during our entire franchise history and yet we've managed to shove 4 trophies down their throats, it's about time they gave us some credit and quit with these BS commercials and shitty scheduling. Their schtick is getting old and has been long past the point of being lame. Not everyone is a Lakerfan, deal with it.

[scottspurs]

Just need to win tonight for starters. I doubt the spurs even care about it as of right now. It's a problem they hope they have.

[timvp]

It favors the home team on back to backs.

In this specific scenario, the Grizzlies would have a massive advantage in a back-to-back. Duncan and Ginobili both played a lot worse in games with no rest this season.

[DMC]

Honestly, as long as the Spurs win game 6 they can have Bryant Reeves reffing for all I care :lol
Or Tim Donaghy.

[Kori Ellis]

Spurs just need to blow out the Grizz today, rest the starters in the second half...and then it won't matter what time the game is on Sunday. Spurs by 20. ;)

[Pero]

Spurs just need to blow out the Grizz today, rest the starters in the second half...and then it won't matter what time the game is on Sunday. Spurs by 20. ;)

Looking good for the Spurs getting a lot of rest so far. :lol

[FromWayDowntown]

Spurs just need to blow out the Grizz today, rest the starters in the second half...and then it won't matter what time the game is on Sunday. Spurs by 20. ;)

I'd be happy at this point if the Spurs could score 20 in a quarter. . . . [/grumble]

[tlongII]

lol @ game 7

[ecksrobecks]

good news, they get to sleep in now

[SAtown]

You idiots still want to cry about this?