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 Posted: 06/12/10 10:25 pm ::: Dates for 2010 playoffs? |
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| I'm trying to figure out the exact dates for the playoffs. I know that teams and times cannot be predicted yet. I found a link in Wikipedia that sounds pretty accurate (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_WNBA_Playoffs) but ESPN2 has a playoff game scheduled for Aug 25th at 10 PM which contradicts that link. Anyone have any information?
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| Posted: 06/13/10 1:57 am ::: |
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| 25-30, 2-8, 12-21
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| Posted: 06/13/10 2:12 am ::: |
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| Ugh, that could raise holy heck with my vacation plans. Thanks. Is there a place you found this?
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| Posted: 06/14/10 2:24 pm ::: |
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Any speculation on Finals dates???
Thanks in advance.
pdswanson, thanks for ALL of your contributions to the board...you are a wealth of knowledge.
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| Posted: 06/14/10 3:22 pm ::: |
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I'm basing this on the wiki plus last year's schedule, but unless the WNBA has come right out and said it, I'm going with:
(Last day of season: Sun. Aug 22)
Conf semis: (Wed.) Aug 25/27/29 or (Thur.) 26/28/30
Conf finals: (Thur.) Sep 2/4/5 for both
Finals: (Fri) Sep 10/12/14/17/20
Note, these are my guesses. I do not know why the WNBA can't yet state at least the dates of the finals. I assume that it is so that they can have some leeway with site scheduling. I wanted to go to a football game or two so the dates are rather important to me.
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| Posted: 07/08/10 3:20 am ::: |
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| p_d_swanson wrote: |
| 25-30, 2-8, 12-21 |
I'll never doubt you again. I just saw the ESPN programming for September and here's what they have:
(Wed 8/25) 10:00 PM Conference Semifinal, Game 1 (Probably West)
(Thu 8/26) 9:00 PM Conference Semifinal, Game 1
(Sat 8/28 ) 1:00 PM Conference Semifinal, Game 2 (Probably East)
(Sat 8/28 ) 3:00 PM Conference Semifinal, Game 2 (Probably West)
(Sun 8/29) 8:00 PM Conference Semifinal, Game 3 (if necessary)
(Sun 9/5) 1:00 PM - Conference Finals Game 1 (ABC, probably East)
(Sun 9/12) 3:00 PM - Finals, Game #1 (ABC)
(Tue 9/14) 8:00 PM - Finals, Game #2
(Thu 9/16) 8:00 PM - Finals, Game #3
(Sun 9/19) 3:00 PM - Finals, Game #4 (if necessary)
(Tue 9/21) 8:00 PM - Finals, Game #5 (if necessary)
ESPN2 has US Open tennis, football, or racing scheduled at all other times (Sep 2-8 ) so I assume other games will get televised on NBA-TV. the only thing I don't understand is why the 5th is listed as "game 1." I'd assume it was game 2 if the series went from the 2nd - 8th.
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| Posted: 07/29/10 4:52 pm ::: |
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Bumping this up now that it's been pretty much announced: http://www.wnba.com/news/postseason_dates_100729.html
Based on the TV schedule, this is what I expect. The only thing in question to me (besides exact matchups) is whether the 2-3 games in the first round would be before the 1-4 games.
(All times EDT)
(Could also be 1-4) (2) vs. (3) Wed/Fri/Sun
August 25 Game 1 (high) TV: 10PM (West)
August 27 Game 2 (low)
August 29 Game 3 (high) TV: 8PM
(Could also be 2-3) (1) vs. (4) Thu/Sat/Mon
August 26 Game 1 (high) TV: 9PM (West?)
August 28 Game 2 (low) TV: 1PM and 3PM (East, then West?)
August 30 Game 3 (high)
Conference Finals Thu/Sun/Wed
September 2 Game 1 (high)
September 5 Game 2 (low) 1:00pm ABC (East)
September 8 Game 3 (high)
WNBA Finals: West Champion vs. East Champion Sun/Tue/Thu/Sun/Tue
September 12 Game 1 (high) 3PM ABC (HD)
September 14 Game 2 (high) 8PM ESPN2 (HD)
September 16 Game 3 (low) 8PM ESPN2 (HD)
September 19 Game 4 (low) 3PM ESPN2 (HD)
September 21 Game 5 (high) 8PM ESPN2 (HD)
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| Posted: 07/29/10 5:09 pm ::: |
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| Is there any reason for your assumption that the games will take place in pairs, both in the first round and the Conference Finals? For example, just because the Conference Finals are taking place between the 2nd and 8th (inclusive), East and West don't both have to be 2/5/8. Could be 2/4/7 and 3/5/8 or something.
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| Posted: 07/29/10 5:20 pm ::: |
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| Is there any reason for your assumption that the games will take place in pairs, both in the first round and the Conference Finals? For example, just because the Conference Finals are taking place between the 2nd and 8th (inclusive), East and West don't both have to be 2/5/8. Could be 2/4/7 and 3/5/8 or something. |
Very true. In this case I am basing it on last year's format which had them on the same day. But I think you may be correct.
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| Posted: 07/29/10 8:02 pm ::: |
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| Nerd2 wrote: |
| Very true. In this case I am basing it on last year's format which had them on the same day. But I think you may be correct. |
All dates are accurate as listed...
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| Posted: 07/29/10 8:09 pm ::: |
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| Nerd2 wrote: |
| Very true. In this case I am basing it on last year's format which had them on the same day. But I think you may be correct. |
All dates are accurate as listed... |
Meaning my list?
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| Posted: 07/29/10 10:41 pm ::: |
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seriously, 5 out of 6 of the conference finals' games will be on NBATV??
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| Posted: 07/29/10 10:45 pm ::: |
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seriously, 5 out of 6 of the conference finals' games will be on NBATV?? |
I doubt it. He's assuming someone will televise them at all. ESPN2 is busy with US Open tennis coverage.
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| Posted: 07/31/10 3:25 am ::: |
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pdswanson, thanks for ALL of your contributions to the board...you are a wealth of knowledge. |
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| Posted: 08/02/10 3:53 pm ::: |
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| Posted: 08/11/10 5:49 pm ::: |
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| bumping up since it's getting closer. By the way, someone posted info on where to stay in NYC and how to get to the Garden. Would you mind reposting that? I'm starting to think about whether I can afford to follow the Storm if they make the Finals.
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| Posted: 08/12/10 12:59 pm ::: |
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Arena conflicts:
Atlanta--Finals: 9/16, 9/19, 9/21
Los Angeles--Finals: 9/12
Minnesota--Conf Semi: 8/27
New York--Finals: 9/21
San Antonio--Finals: 9/19
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| Posted: 08/19/10 12:54 pm ::: |
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| bump. Getting closer.
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| Posted: 08/19/10 2:31 pm ::: |
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| Posted: 08/19/10 2:45 pm ::: |
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So wouldn't you think there would be information front and center on the W site as to when the playoffs will be, even if they can't give exact locations until the teams are announced? I couldn't find anything on the W site, even under their playoff tab, so went to the Storm site and under ticket info you can find out that the first game will be 25th or 26th.
It's like it's being kept secret until the last minute...then they will wonder why the stands are not full.
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| Posted: 08/19/10 4:27 pm ::: |
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So wouldn't you think there would be information front and center on the W site as to when the playoffs will be, even if they can't give exact locations until the teams are announced? I couldn't find anything on the W site, even under their playoff tab, so went to the Storm site and under ticket info you can find out that the first game will be 25th or 26th.
It's like it's being kept secret until the last minute...then they will wonder why the stands are not full. |
You would think if nothing else they could give the basic dates (25-30, 2-8, 12-21). But, yeah, even after clicking around I can't find the info anywhere.
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| Posted: 08/19/10 5:04 pm ::: |
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| http://www.wnba.com/news/postseason_dates_100729.html |
Right, but the point is that fans going to the front page can't find the info easily. It should be an entry under "Schedule."
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| Posted: 08/20/10 4:16 pm ::: |
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Just received a tweet that the Storm's first game will be 11PM Eastern (8 PM PDT) on Wednesday the 25th. Checking the updated ESPN2 schedule, this will be the ESPN2 game for Wednesday assuming the baseball game before it ends on time. The other ESPN2 game is Thursday @ 9PM EDT so it's either a late starting East game or a 6PM Phoenix game start.
So, this makes the West:
SEA-tbd 25/27/29
PHX-tbd 26/28/30
And, just a bit of Seattle bragging: I've included the ticket link which includes a seat-by-seat choice method. You can see how much of the lower bowl is already sold out. Our T-shirts say "I AM home-court advantage!"
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0F0044FC785F2BD1?artistid=806022&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=7
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Just received a tweet that the Storm's first game will be 11PM Eastern (8 PM PDT) on Wednesday the 25th. Checking the updated ESPN2 schedule, this will be the ESPN2 game for Wednesday assuming the baseball game before it ends on time. The other ESPN2 game is Thursday @ 9PM EDT so it's either a late starting East game or a 6PM Phoenix game start.
So, this makes the West:
SEA-tbd 25/27/29
PHX-tbd 26/28/30
And, just a bit of Seattle bragging: I've included the ticket link which includes a seat-by-seat choice method. You can see how much of the lower bowl is already sold out. Our T-shirts say "I AM home-court advantage!"
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0F0044FC785F2BD1?artistid=806022&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=7 |
fuck fuck fuck.
I'll be doing my clinicals til 8 pm on Thursday and should just make it to the arena for the last 5 minutes of the game...but I will make it for the last 5 minutes come hell or high water!
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This really messes my schedule up too. I was so certain that we'd play Thur/Sat/Mon that I didn't ask for Sun off from work. I'm scheduled 2pm to 9pm... I need to get it covered, obviously, but I also really need to know if it'll be an afternoon game or a regular night game.
Anyone know anything about the schedule for Sunday the 29th???
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| Nerd2 wrote: |
Just received a tweet that the Storm's first game will be 11PM Eastern (8 PM PDT) on Wednesday the 25th. Checking the updated ESPN2 schedule, this will be the ESPN2 game for Wednesday assuming the baseball game before it ends on time. The other ESPN2 game is Thursday @ 9PM EDT so it's either a late starting East game or a 6PM Phoenix game start.
So, this makes the West:
SEA-tbd 25/27/29
PHX-tbd 26/28/30
And, just a bit of Seattle bragging: I've included the ticket link which includes a seat-by-seat choice method. You can see how much of the lower bowl is already sold out. Our T-shirts say "I AM home-court advantage!"
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0F0044FC785F2BD1?artistid=806022&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=7 |
Well, this is just great! I just KNEW our game would be Thursday. My in-laws are arriving at SeaTAC at 8:15 on Wednesday! I spoke to my mother-in-law and she doesn't want us to miss the game. She said they would just find a place to eat at the airport and wait on us. I did volunteer to pay for a cab or limo ride to the house but she refused...ugh!
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I've re-scoured the TV listings and can only confirm NBA-TV up until the 4th. I've put brackets around what are guesses on my part. Times are EDT.
East Semi #1
Game 1 --- Wed 8PM --- NBA TV
Game 2 --- Fri 8PM --- NBA TV
Game 3 --- Sun 4PM --- NBA TV (if nec.)
East Semi #2
Game 1 --- Thu 7PM --- NBA TV
Game 2 --- Sat 1PM --- ESPN2
Game 3 --- Mon 7PM --- NBA TV (if nec.)
West Semi #1 - Seattle #1 /tbd #4
Game 1 --- Wed 11PM --- ESPN2 (Seattle, 8PM local)
Game 2 --- Fri 10PM --- NBA TV (tbd, tbd local)
Game 3 --- Sun 8PM ---- ESPN2 (if nec.) (Seattle, 5PM local)
West Semi #2 - Phoenix #2 /TBD #3
Game 1 --- Thu 9PM --- ESPN2 (Phoenix, 6 PM local)
Game 2 --- Sat 3PM --- ESPN2 (tbd, tbd local)
Game 3 --- Mon 9PM --- NBA TV (if nec.) (Phoenix, 6 PM local)
East Final
Game 1 --- Thu, 9/2 7PM --- NBA TV
Game 2 --- [Sun, 9/5 --- *]
Game 3 --- [(Wed, 9/8 ) - unconfirmed]
West Final
Game 1 --- Thu, 9/2 9PM --- NBA TV
Game 2 --- [Sun, 9/5 --- *]
Game 3 --- [Wed, 9/8 ) - unconfirmed]
* Note: ABC will have a conference final at 3PM. No confirmation of second final.
Finals
Game 1 --- Sun 9/12 3PM --- ABC
Game 2 --- Tue 9/14 8PM --- ESPN2
Game 3 --- Thu 9/16 8PM --- ESPN2
Game 4 --- Sun 9/19 3PM --- ESPN2 (if nec.)
Game 5 --- Tue 9/21 8PM --- ESPN2 (if nec.)
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Actually, I'm assuming they'd have to play at Georgia Tech's arena which I think is the Alexander Memorial Coliseum. Man, if I was a STH I'd be pissed!
How freaking sad would it be to make the Finals and then not be able to play any of the games on your home court? Sigh.
