When would Round 2 start at the earliest?

[will_spurs]

Assuming GSW closes it out next game, when would Round 2 start at the earliest? Same question in case GSW-DEN goes 6 or 7 games? I know the Spurs had series starting the day after the previous one finishes.

[Halberto]

Yeah I don't think there's going to be much delay to get the next round started. I think they usually get a 1-2 day break if both series are decided quicker than the rest. Lets hope every series stretches into 7 games...

[Typical London Boy]

My guess would be that Game 1 of the next round takes place approximately 48 hours after the GSW/DEN series is over.

So Thursday if it's over tonight, Sunday if it's over after Game 6 (due to the 10.30pm ET start on Thursday), and as late as Monday if there's a Game 7.

I'm merely speculating though.

[Mel_13]

The NBA's website says that earliest date for a second round game is May 6th:

http://www.nba.com/news/important-dates/index.html

[exstatic]

The NBA's website says that earliest date for a second round game is May 6th:

http://www.nba.com/news/important-dates/index.html

One of the local stations said the earliest OUR series would start would be Saturday the 4th. It makes sense if GS were to close out tonight. I don't think they will, BTW.

[will_spurs]

The NBA's website says that earliest date for a second round game is May 6th:

http://www.nba.com/news/important-dates/index.html

Thanks. Clear, dependable information. So our guys have at least one more week of rest, guaranteed.

[100%duncan]

The NBA's website says that earliest date for a second round game is May 6th:

http://www.nba.com/news/important-dates/index.html

Damn cant wait.

[TampaDude]

Thanks. Clear, dependable information. So our guys have at least one more week of rest, guaranteed.

We should have everyone back and healthy for the WCSF, then. Great news! :hat

[Bruno]

Usually the earliest second rounds start is on Saturday. So, unless the NBA has changed its scheduling, what is on their website isn't accurate.

[Old School 44]

I bought tickets for Round 2 game 2, since my boys have baseball games on the weekends and we won't know the Spurs start times. I wanted to pick the game with the best chance of being played during the week. The only problem is the start times when the Spurs play a West coast team. Monday - Friday home games will probably start at 8:30pm central.

[YoMamaIsCallin]

Usually the earliest second rounds start is on Saturday. So, unless the NBA has changed it's scheduling, what is on their website isn't accurate.


from NBA.com: "May 7 -- Conference Semifinals begin (possible move-up to May 6)"

As Groucho Marx said: "Who do you believe? Me, or your lying eyes?"

[Mel_13]

Usually the earliest second rounds start is on Saturday. So, unless the NBA has changed it's scheduling, what is on their website isn't accurate.

Could very well be. The first weekend in April is the 6th and 7th. Showing the earliest dates for Round 2 as May 6th and May 7th could be a simple mistake. Seems like ABC would be guaranteed at least two NBA games for Sunday, May 5th, whether they be a Game 7 or a Game 1.

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Let's go Nuggets. Make Golden State a 6-game series at the least.

[Budkin]

Nuggets will win tonight without a doubt... they are seething after the last two games.

[Legacy]

So looking forward to watching this game! Go Nuggs Go!!

[phxspurfan]

Nuggets will win tonight without a doubt... they are seething after the last two games.

Sounds reasonable but the way GS (Curry) is shooting, it may not matter.

[Legacy]

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2013/04/29/spurs-await-either-denver-or-golden-state-in-2nd-round/

Spursnation is saying the usual 2 days after the final participant advances to the second round? :p:

"Playoff series often, but not always, begin two days after the final participant advances. The Spurs split the regular season series 2-2 with both clubs. San Antonio will hold homecourt advantage, with Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 slated for San Antonio."

[Budkin]

Sounds reasonable but the way GS (Curry) is shooting, it may not matter.

Can he really keep up that level of shooting for 3 games in a row?

[look_at_g_shred]

GSW will end it tonight. They're shooters have too much confidence going into this game.

[Legacy]

I'm still rooting for the Nuggets tonight, nonetheless. We all (or most of us) want a 6-7 game series out of this.

[LongtimeSpursFan]

Per MYSA: NBA Spokesman states Saturday is the earliest 2nd round series would start for Spurs. I'd provide a link but I'm not that smart.

[FromWayDowntown]

I don't think the league would move up the start of the Spurs' second round series to anytime earlier than Saturday. The biggest problem with moving up further than that becomes a reality if the Clippers and Grizzlies go 7 (as seems likely). If that series goes 7, it won't end until Sunday, meaning the other WCSF couldn't start until Tuesday May 7.

If the Spurs and Warriors were to start on, say, Thursday or Friday, the league would have to put a gigantic gap in the middle of that series -- or have multiple days off between multiple games in that series -- to ensure that the two semifinals would be scheduled to end on the same date, particularly given the high likelihood that the schedule would be intended to maximize the number of weekend games.

[DesignatedT]

Saturday - Tuesday. Depending on the games

Ends in game 5 - Saturday start
Ends in game 6 - Sunday-Monday start
Ends in game 7 - Monday-Tuesday start.

[Legacy]

Right. I just saw the post they had up for TODAY, hehehe. Saturday at the soonest. :tu

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2013/04/30/saturday-is-earliest-start-for-2nd-round-series/

[hater]

dayum

that's a long rest and a long wait

stupid imo

[rjv]

I bought tickets for Round 2 game 2, since my boys have baseball games on the weekends and we won't know the Spurs start times. I wanted to pick the game with the best chance of being played during the week. The only problem is the start times when the Spurs play a West coast team. Monday - Friday home games will probably start at 8:30pm central.

just have to say that is the best sig in the history of this forum

[ace3g]

Don Harris @DonHarris4

(http://twitter.com/DonHarris4)If Golden State wins tonight. Spurs vs. Warriors will be Saturday at 7:30 or 8:30. If Denver wins Game 1 will be Monday at the earliest.

Maximum Sports MAXSportsSA

(http://twitter.com/MaxSportsSA)If Game 7 is not necessary in the Chicago series and if Golden State advances in 5 games then the SA-GS is Saturday at 7:30.

[Mugen]

So if Denver wins tonight, then the 2nd Round for sure starts on Monday?

[exstatic]

So if Denver wins tonight, then the 2nd Round for sure starts on Monday?


Don Harris @DonHarris4

(http://twitter.com/DonHarris4)If Golden State wins tonight. Spurs vs. Warriors will be Saturday at 7:30 or 8:30. If Denver wins Game 1 will be Monday at the earliest.

Maximum Sports MAXSportsSA

(http://twitter.com/MaxSportsSA)If Game 7 is not necessary in the Chicago series and if Golden State advances in 5 games then the SA-GS is Saturday at 7:30.

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Nuggets won, now Golden State's down to just a 3-2 lead.

[ace3g]

Mike Monroe @Monroe_SA
(http://twitter.com/Monroe_SA)Spurs will have to wait until Monday to start second round against winner of Nuggets-Warriors series that is now headed to Game 6

[exstatic]

Mike Monroe @Monroe_SA
(http://twitter.com/Monroe_SA)Spurs will have to wait until Monday to start second round against winner of Nuggets-Warriors series that is now headed to Game 6



...at the earliest. It could be later.

[MarHill]

It will be Monday because if Nuggets-Warriors go to game 7....that will be on Saturday.

[TheGoldStandard]

Will it be a late start to accommodate GS if they advance?

[will_spurs]

...at the earliest. It could be later.

Actually it's been confirmed that game 1 is Monday, time TBD, regardless of the outcome of the other 1st round series.

RT @JMcDonald_SAEN: In fact, according to league, Game 1 is Monday. Time, opponent TBD.
RT @Monroe_SA: after half a dozen emails and same number of texts it is official: NBA confirms Game 1 of Spurs-Nugs-Warriors series begins on Monday

[ace3g]

Maximum Sports @MaxSportsSA
(http://twitter.com/MaxSportsSA)Game 1 – Mon Denver/OR/Golden St. at San Antonio 8:30PM Game 2 - Wed Denver/OR/Golden St. at San Antonio 8:30PM

Don Harris @DonHarris4
(http://twitter.com/DonHarris4)Spurs first 2 games are Monday and Wednesday both at 8:30 CST

[Mel_13]

Maximum Sports @MaxSportsSA
(http://twitter.com/MaxSportsSA)Game 1 – Mon Denver/OR/Golden St. at San Antonio 8:30PM Game 2 - Wed Denver/OR/Golden St. at San Antonio 8:30PM

Don Harris @DonHarris4
(http://twitter.com/DonHarris4)Spurs first 2 games are Monday and Wednesday both at 8:30 CST

Thanks. Miami v. BKN/CHI will be early game both nights:

NBA announces Heat second-rounder opener set for Monday at 7, with second game of that series, also at home, on Wednesday at 7. (those times are EST)

https://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat