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max · #11 (**permalink**) 03-11-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The Low

The jackasses at ABC and the dullards at NBA should have negotiated that in the event that ABC chooses not to televise the game, it should default to the local affiliate. So much for thinking things through...how do you negotiate a contract that just allows a network to arbitrarily prevent everyone not at the arena from viewing a game they aren't showing?

I do agree with you though, in this case it works out better for me.

They should have informed everyone in time to re-schedule the game.

justise32 · #12 (**permalink**) 03-11-2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by max

Thats what you got to do. I don't mind since 7pm suites me better anyway.

Hopefully you non-local guys can pick it up on league pass.

I have league pass and I don't see the game scheduled to air. Hopefully I am wrong

The Low · #13 (**permalink**) 03-11-2007, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by justise32

I have league pass and I don't see the game scheduled to air. Hopefully I am wrong

It's not being aired on DirecTV either. I'm going to wait and see if I can watch it on broadband here in about 30 min.

max · #14 (**permalink**) 03-11-2007, 03:10 PM

So its local only? That sucks.

The Low · #15 (**permalink**) 03-11-2007, 03:16 PM

Doesn't look like it will be on broadband either.

Thanks ABC...two sub .500 teams are MUCH more interesting. What was I thinking?

mercury · #16 (**permalink**) 03-11-2007, 03:16 PM

I want a rebate from LP... this is BS
We need a contact at ABC... let em have it.

Dlev59 · #17 (**permalink**) 03-11-2007, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by max

Thats what you got to do. I don't mind since 7pm suites me better anyway.

Hopefully you non-local guys can pick it up on league pass.

Nope, It`s not opn League Pass either

Dlev59 · #18 (**permalink**) 03-11-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The Low

The jackasses at ABC and the dullards at NBA should have negotiated that in the event that ABC chooses not to televise the game, it should default to the local affiliate. So much for thinking things through...how do you negotiate a contract that just allows a network to arbitrarily prevent everyone not at the arena from viewing a game they aren't showing?

I agree as well with you Low, however, that part of the deal was more than likely non-negotiable!

We all know TV revenues play a huge role in NBA money, therefore ABC can dictate whatever they want and the NBA will do nothing but say, ok.

OLD SKOOL HQ · #19 (**permalink**) 03-11-2007, 04:04 PM

I worked thru my lunch break and did 10 jobs to get home by 3Pm and TO FIND THEY AINT showing the game NOWHERE??!! I knew when i didnt see it on any network guide yeasterday AND that ESPN had the Lakers playing in Staples at 9PM tonight, that wed be screwed on the Pistons. That ends my game watched streak at 60 this year, 82 plus playoffs last year and the LB years. i cant remember the last game I didnt WATCH whether live or on DVR....RATZ! This is where we need an 18 yrs only thread!....%%^^%^@#@!!DIRTY ratscattafrickinratta frattin !!......

Ozarkruffrider · #20 (**permalink**) 03-11-2007, 09:27 PM

Copied the story:
NBA.com Hamilton, Webber Help Pistons Pull Away From Clippers

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Hamilton, Webber Help Pistons Pull Away From Clippers
Posted Mar 11 2007 8:13PM

Pistons 98, Clippers 80

Tayshaun Prince soars to the basket for two of his eight points, while Jason Maxiell added nine in Sunday's victory.

Noah Graham/NBAE/Getty Images
Detroit's Tayshaun Prince contributed eight points and five rebounds.

Detroit Pistons 98, Los Angeles 80 LOS ANGELES, March 11, 2007 (AP) -- Rasheed Wallace's latest suspension came at a perfect time for the Los Angeles Clippers. They just weren't able to take advantage because the rest of the Detroit Pistons were too much to handle.

Richard Hamilton scored 15 of his 23 points in the first quarter, sparking the Pistons to a 98-80 victory Sunday. The All-Star shooting guard made his first eight shots and was 10-for-12 from the field overall, helping the Eastern Conference leaders beat the Clippers for the ninth straight time and 18th in the last 22 meetings.

"The last time Rasheed was out, I think I shot the ball three times, Chauncey (Billups) shot it four times, and we didn't play our type of game,'' Hamilton said. "But today we just wanted to do what we do best.'

Pretty sad that an LA team can't get national recognition with that market.

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