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Denver gets 2 primetime night games
NOLA gets a saturday noon game...same day as NFL draft and JAZZ FEST!!!
I will be suprised if we even sell out on Saturday
Then if game 6 is necessary its Friday...JAZZ FEST again
I remember the 76ers and Heat series a few years back that we didin't sell out because of Jazz Fest. Thing is the national media will never mention Jazz Fest, they will just say we don't support the team, we couldn't even sell out the playoff game..blah blah blah
...not to mention, the Zurich Classic as well.
Didn't this happen in 2004? To top all of that, I remember there being a Tulane-LSU baseball game being played next door in the Superdome.
CRAP... I forgot about the Zurich
We have no one to blame but ourselves. Had we been a top 4 seed we be playing at home this weekend.
We will sell out Beezwax dont worry. We will be coming back to Nola 2-0 looking to put the clamps down on these guys. The hive will be buzzin! Then everyone can go get drunk at jazz fest!
Yes, I am really thinking hard about choosing Jazz Fest on Saturday. It is by far the best day, I had plans of acmping out at the gentilly stage all day long...
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Originally Posted by roturn
Come on dude, this is why we wait 82 games. Playoffs baby! I cant wait!
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Originally Posted by JG2345
I know, but it comes down to what I love more. I think I would get more enjoyment out of a full day at Jazz Fest. Honestly, if are down 0-2, which I don't we will be, but if. I think my tickets will be sold to the highest bidder and I will be jammming out to Big Sam, Wolfman, Galactic, and Wilco.
If roturn is thinking about skipping that does not look good for the average fan
The schedule is ridiculous. For the NBA to do that is a slap in the face, IMO. They must not have put any thought, what-so-ever into these circumstances.
How would you like the schedule to look? This is no one's fault but our own. Had we received home court this would not be an issue. We're now at the mercy of the league and the broadcast stations. There can only be so many days off between games.Quote:
Originally Posted by CHI-TOWNSAINT
I'm really sick to my stomach right now. My buddy can't believe I am even debating this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beezwax
This Sucks! Either way it sucks.
I'd like to be able to be in 4 places at one time on that Saturday. Can the schedule makers help me there? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by GrandAdmiral
Yep. There are a lot of events happening in the city, as usual, we can't expect the NBA to work around all of these events. Just add this to the event list in the city. I'd be going. Enjoy having the problem of deciding which kick-*** event to go to. Many people around the country don't have the luxury of such choices. Some cities only have the choice of whether to do meth or alcohol, watch the dust fly or watch the rain fall, etc. :hihi:Quote:
Originally Posted by GrandAdmiral
Settle down, I am kidding. :p
Can't believe people would consider watching the NFL Draft over the Hornets Playoff game. It's a no briner if you ask me, Hornets Playoff game should come first - the draft happens every year and it's not like you miss anything by not watching at home or going to the Saints Draft Fest.
I can sort of understand Jazz Fest, but scheduling conflicts happen.
Actually the draft doesn't even coincide with the game. The draft doesn't start until 3pm central. Jazz Fest and the Zurich Classic will hamper the crowds more than the draft will.Quote:
Originally Posted by say-what
Exactly. This is a good problem to have. Then again the Hornets could really suck and we wouldn't have this problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by West Coast Hornet
Personally I rather see the Hornets in the playoffs with the conflicts than have the Hornets miss the playoffs altogether.
But Draft Fest starts at noon and you just know how some people are: http://wwl.itmftp.com/DraftFest2009/index.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by CHI-TOWNSAINT
This is why you have a stimulus package for the Hornets and the Saints. The state government has to pay them to stay here(ie: Socialism) when they're losing. But the Governor turns down stimulus money for the people.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beezwax
I did notice I was able to get 12.00 tickets about 10 minutes ago. The Dallas series sold out on the presales last year, there were extremely limited tickets available for the general public.
What the hell are you talking about? :huh:Quote:
Originally Posted by 0tt0we
Easy. He's really talking about extortion, man. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by GrandAdmiral
Zurich Friday afternoon, Hornets Game followed by crawfish boil at friends house for draft on saturday, Jazz fest on Sunday. Problem solved.
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Originally Posted by West Coast Hornet
I'm new here, but that is pathetic. You should be ashamed to admit that.Quote:
Originally Posted by roturn
Roturn,
I hear ya. I have missed maybe 8 days of jazzfest in the last 10 years. But, you must go to the game and then to jazzfest. Everyone you mentioned, except wilco, can be seen anytime in the city. Plus, you will have plenty of time t catch Wilco.
Hey jazzfest is a sacred event in NOLA and there is no shame in choosing jazzfest. I will be at the game though and hope the win.
IMO, the NFL Draft is the most overrated sporting event of the year. I'll flip over every now and then to see who got picked up, but I can't just sit there and watch it religiously. Does it really take GM's nearly 30 minutes to choose a guy? I mean, come on.
Hornets playoff game >>>>>>>>> NFL Draft
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Originally Posted by Bordelon
No shame here, I know what type of fan I am, haven't missed a game in 4 years.
But with that being said, I had already made plans to go to Jazz Fest, that day, while yes outside of Wilco are all locals, is going to be a great day of music. It comes down to 2 1/2 hours of fun vs. 8 hours of fun. Really touhgt for me to justify a $50 ticket for just 3 hours, I don't like Wilco that much.
Leaning towards the game, draft & BBQ, then a late night show, but that's today. Come next Thursday, I might change my mind. Nevertheless, I would have no qualms about skipping the game to do something I look forward to and enjoy once a year.
I agree that a Hornets game is >>> than the draft, but it takes GM's 15 minutes to explore trades with other teams and decide who to pick. With the amount of money these Rookies get now-a-days, GM's have to be sure who's their guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dollar Theater
As for Jazz Fest, if the Hornets are somehow up 2-0 when they come home, I may go to Jazz Fest over the Hornet game too.
They should have at least given us a night game. Also, there is a lot of time between game 1 and 2 for them both being in Denver. We should have been playing Tuesday and then have the 2 travel days to play on Friday and Sunday. That would have left Sunday as an issue, but a night game would have cured that.Quote:
Originally Posted by GrandAdmiral
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Originally Posted by HORNETSFAN
Wow, hold up cheif..Earth, Wind, and Fire close up Jazz Fest on Sunday, I ain't missing that. But a night game on Saturday would have been better, say 8:30 or so, give me a enough time to leave the fairgrounds and get to the Arena.
I'll call Stern right now.
you know how some people are that are saints fans...
either way looking on stubhub because i might go to game 6, and tickets for our home games have a higher minimum than tickets for denver's games
denver starts at 15, 14, 11 and 18
meanwhile you gotta pay 25, 26, and 28 to get into our building
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Originally Posted by SuperBMG
That's interesting.
I, for one, don't think there will be too big of a crowd problem in the arena.
Those that are bent on going to the game, will go to the game, especially if they're tied or up 2-0.
That is impressive given all that is going on in NOLA that weekend. And they say we can't support our team.Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperBMG
Jazzfest is more than one day and lasts longer than 2 and a half hours at midday on Saturday. The draft isn't until 3pm, btw. Draft coverage starts at noon.
The game should be over by then.
I'd bet these schedules are made prior to teams clinching.
There is usually other things to do in all cities during playoff games. If you want a "city" atmosphere you want things to do right ? It draws folks to New Orleans. Fans will show up for a playoff game. Enjoy the fact that New Orleans will be making money with all these events. Enjoy the series..
GV
last year i think at the last minute they moved the spurs game ,that was on a sat night,from 6pm to 9pm. That was a long day but it was awesome. The crowd was sunburned,drunk and ready to yell. Took a cab straight from the fest to the arena and made it there with time to spare. Hopefully they will move the game to later time .
otherwise just go to the game and then go to the fest, take a cab and you will be at the fairgrounds by 3
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Originally Posted by gerryv
i hate this game is so late tonight i just want to watch some hornets playoff basketball
We got to play at the best possible time we could have I mean we get the very last playoff game which is great for us since we have alot of guys who need to rest up.
That's what I was thinking, especially regarding T Chandler.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taxidriver
This is the thing hanging over the Hornets like a huge cloud.
What is the consensus here regarding him? Is he going to be close to 100%, or just 90%, or just 80%, or just what? Does anyone have enough real information to be specific about what is expected regarding him?
Because it made my day yesterday when on ABC Magic Johnson predicted Hornets over Nuggets, but he qualified it by saying that if Chandler is not good, the Nuggets could (and I'm guessing he meant probably would) win.
I'm telling you that I know for a fact that Magic Johnson is right and that the Nuggets can be defeated, but that they probably won't be defeated if Tyson Chandler is hobbled.
Not that it's easy to win any playoff series with a hobbled center, but in this case it's even more important to have a good center.
Because Nene, the Nuggets' center, is roughly a 2nd year man as far as the playoffs are concerned, with little playoff experience. Also, Nene's defensive hands are not playoff caliber, and he is vulnerable to foul trouble. The playoff refs are going to be all over him, but only if he has someone to foul will he get into foul trouble all the time. If neither Chandler nor a substitute for him go after Nene way down low, Nene may end up with a free pass for his inexperience and for his lack of ability to defend without fouling too much, which will give the Nuggets a much better chance of winning the series.
OK, by 9:30pm do they they mean CST? Gonna be a late night for my east-coast *** if that's the case.
The game tips off about 4 hours from right now.
I'm in eastern time zone, gonna be a late one. Regarding Jazz Fest, I can't explain how jealous I am of yall who have to decide between a playoff game and Jazz Fest... damn! And for the record, jazz fest has priority over hornets game, but you can still go to the game and then the fest. Thank god it wasn't a 3 oclock game or anything like that. Let's hope the hornets win enough so that I have the problem yall have this weekend for the 2nd weekend of jazz fest!