LATimes: Game 4 start could be put on ice

[ElNono]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-clippers-fyi-20120518,0,1031227.story

SAN ANTONIO -- With the Clippers and Kings having playoff games on Sunday at Staples Center, a scheduling conflict could arise.

The Kings are scheduled to play the Phoenix Coyotes in Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference finals at noon and the Clippers are scheduled to play the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at 7:30 p.m.

If the Kings go past one overtime period, the start of the Clippers' game could be delayed — possibly to 8 p.m.

[Sense]

And that's very late for us.... fuck.

[suitedkings]

They should switch the two games. Spurs start earlier.

[GSH]

They shouldn't have held 4 NBA playoff games, and one hockey playoff game, in the same arena, on the same weekend. Who'd have guessed it could be a problem?

[100%duncan]

Fuk hockey,clowns.

[benefactor]

lol hockey. Just move the damn hockey game...or cancel it.

[buttsR4rebounding]

lol hockey. Just move the damn hockey game...or cancel it.

TBH, no one would notice...

[velik_m]

They should switch the two games. Spurs start earlier.

Then if the Spurs go to OT (heh, like that will happen), it could delay the hockey game + the ice would be poor in any case.

[100%duncan]

srsly, who fuckin cares bout hockey

[Jimcs50]

It will not go to OT, Kings will win easily

[Keepin' it real]

Will there be any extra concern about condensation on the court since they will be changing floors so many times this weekend, and apparently so close to the start of Game 4?

[TampaDude]

It's always something fucked up when you're dealing with LA. :lol

[lefty]

THe COyotes suck, so no OT

[Jimcs50]

Will there be any extra concern about condensation on the court since they will be changing floors so many times this weekend, and apparently so close to the start of Game 4?


I think it would be cool to just leave the ice, and have players just play on the ice surface....maybe the Clippers would have a chance.

:p:

[Obstructed_View]

srsly, who fuckin cares bout hockey

Probably Los Angeles, since the Kings are the only team in town that has a shot at actually winning a championship.

[TampaDude]

I think it would be cool to just leave the ice, and have players just play on the ice surface....maybe the Clippers would have a chance.

:p:

Plus, we'd get to see Manu on ice skates...that would be something to see! :lol

[Keepin' it real]

srsly, who fuckin cares bout hockey

People in LA. They were pissed that the LA Times was giving more press to the Clippers than to the hockey team.

[Budkin]

Kings are killing the Coyotes so no worries there, especially since it will be in LA.

[Whisky Dog]

Just play game 4 Monday. Seriously, what's the point of the back to back? If it goes an extra day who cares? Just space the other series' schedules out a day extra. So what If the finals end on June 20th instead of June 19th or whatever?

[MannyIsGod]

Oh delay that shit! I've got an eclipse to watch Sunday afternoon and I need more time to get back! :lol

[velik_m]

Just play game 4 Monday. Seriously, what's the point of the back to back? If it goes an extra day who cares? Just space the other series' schedules out a day extra. So what If the finals end on June 20th instead of June 19th or whatever?

TV. Ratings.

[shraediggz]

Will there be any extra concern about condensation on the court since they will be changing floors so many times this weekend, and apparently so close to the start of Game 4?

This was my concern. You already see it happen, I wonder if these guys are pushed to assemble the court quicker, if it will lead to more incidents? Who knows? I hope it doesn't lead to any potential player slippages and injuries.

[TimmehC]

srsly, who fuckin cares bout hockey
My co-workers, who have realized the Lakers and Clippers have no chance. Kings are pretty damn good though.

[gospursgojas]

What the fuck?! The kings moved to LA already? And I didn't even know they were in the playoffs....when'd that happen?

[baseline bum]

Probably Los Angeles, since the Kings are the only team in town that has a shot at actually winning a championship.

It's ok; UCLA will have a great shot to end that drought this coming season.

[Venti Quattro]

It's ok; UCLA will have a great shot to end that drought this coming season.

P:lolC 12 = f:lolcked

Ariz:lolna = f:lolcked

U$C = even more f:lolcked

NC:lol:lol = f:lolcked

we staaaaaaaaacked, baseline bum. Soon it will be 12 rings bitches! :lobt2:

[E-RockWill]

Condensation wouldn't be a factor any more than it already is, since the ice stays frozen all season. The ice is covered, then the floor is placed on top of that.
It will be a lot of work for the conversion crews, since the Lakers & Clippers have their own courts. Unless human error is the cause, I don't see any reason to be more concerned than usual.

...& yes, fuck hockey....

[YoMamaIsCallin]

I think it would be cool to just leave the ice, and have players just play on the ice surface....maybe the Clippers would have a chance.

:p:

Either that, or in the hockey game, have them flip the puck up towards a basketball hoop. The goalie would be up in the rafters on a bungee cord, and if he timed his jump just right, he could swoop down and knock away shots.

Baseketball reference coming up in 3..2.1...

[Jimcs50]

Either that, or in the hockey game, have them flip the puck up towards a basketball hoop. The goalie would be up in the rafters on a bungee cord, and if he timed his jump just right, he could swoop down and knock away shots.

Baseketball reference coming up in 3..2.1...


That would be kind of like Quidditch.

:p:

[YoMamaIsCallin]

That would be kind of like Quidditch.

:p:

Oh. Well OK. That's Harry Potter right? Never read or watched that stuff.

Nerd.

[MR.SILVER&BLack]

Condensation wouldn't be a factor any more than it already is, since the ice stays frozen all season. The ice is covered, then the floor is placed on top of that.
It will be a lot of work for the conversion crews, since the Lakers & Clippers have their own courts. Unless human error is the cause, I don't see any reason to be more concerned than usual.

...& yes, fuck hockey....
happened at the at&t center not too long ago. the ice melted and started to come up through the floor.

[DJB]

The way the Kings are playing, it won't go in to overtime.

I'm going to the game on Sunday.

[BanditHiro]

how bout the spurs just get another home game.

[Seventyniner]

figures.
san antonio people dont like anything where the primary participants are white.

hockey is a mainly white sport so the natural reaction from san antonio people is "fuck hockey. fuck that shit."

simpletons.

I'm white.

I'm from San Antonio.

I hate hockey.

Therefore, fuck you.

[Knoxxx]

It's just beyond stupid to have a game that late on Sunday anyway.

[E-RockWill]

happened at the at&t center not too long ago. the ice melted and started to come up through the floor.

True.
That does not mean the chances are any higher than they normally would be.

[tesseractive]

figures.
san antonio people dont like anything where the primary participants are white.

hockey is a mainly white sport so the natural reaction from san antonio people is "fuck hockey. fuck that shit."

simpletons.

It's south fucking Texas. Ice is for keeping your drinks cold.

[vato loco]

lol hockey. Just move the damn hockey game...or cancel it.

:lol