olympic basketball schedule question

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08-13-2008, 09:23 AM
rthomas

olympic basketball schedule question

From Bob Green's post on the closed thread, C'mon DBR, there is this schedule:
http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/08/...Stat_sche.html

The Greece vs US game is August 14 at 20:00 - is that EST or is that Beijing time?

Another good game that day is Germany vs. Spain at 9:00.
08-13-2008, 09:27 AM
Dr. Rosenrosen

A helpful site

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Originally Posted by rthomas

From Bob Green's post on the closed thread, C'mon DBR, there is this schedule:
http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/08/...Stat_sche.html

The Greece vs US game is August 14 at 20:00 - is that EST or is that Beijing time?

Another good game that day is Germany vs. Spain at 9:00.

If you go to www.nbcolympics.com it will actually ask you to input your zip code and local cable company and display the broadcast schedule for any sport in your local time zone. I've found it to be helpful.
08-13-2008, 11:21 AM
HaveFunExpectToWin

I believe that's 8PM Beijing time or 8AM New York time.

I recorded all the basketball games (starting at 2:30AM) the other day and the 12 hours of HD recording was a little rough on my DVR. I think I'll try a manual record for 3 hours starting at 8AM on Thursday.

Is anyone else loving the Olympic Basketball channel coverage? I'm really enjoying no commercials and actually like the live feeds of warmups and timeouts.
08-13-2008, 11:28 AM
Edouble

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Originally Posted by HaveFunExpectToWin

Is anyone else loving the Olympic Basketball channel coverage? I'm really enjoying no commercials and actually like the live feeds of warmups and timeouts.

Unfortunately, the lack of commercials lulls me into sleep. I usually get up around 10, so the 8AM start is early for me. Commercials are loud, and in your face, and help keep you awake better than a still shot of the court.

I can't believe I'm complaining over a lack of commercials! :p
08-13-2008, 11:32 AM
billybreen

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Originally Posted by HaveFunExpectToWin

I believe that's 8PM Beijing time or 8AM New York time.

I recorded all the basketball games (starting at 2:30AM) the other day and the 12 hours of HD recording was a little rough on my DVR. I think I'll try a manual record for 3 hours starting at 8AM on Thursday.

Is anyone else loving the Olympic Basketball channel coverage? I'm really enjoying no commercials and actually like the live feeds of warmups and timeouts.

I'm loving it. Heck, the soccer channel even convinced me to watch some soccer. Soccer makes very restful watching -- most of the time it can be safely backgrounded, but once an hour something exciting happens.
08-13-2008, 04:08 PM
Bob Green

Quote:

Originally Posted by rthomas

From Bob Green's post on the closed thread, C'mon DBR, there is this schedule:
http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/08/...Stat_sche.html

The Greece vs US game is August 14 at 20:00 - is that EST or is that Beijing time?

Another good game that day is Germany vs. Spain at 9:00.

The schedule reflects Beijing time.
08-13-2008, 04:18 PM
COYS

hey now, easy on the soccer

Hey now, easy on the soccer. I'm still licking my wounds after getting up at 5am to watch the USA vs. Nigeria. The outcome was very frustrating. But yeah, the soccer and basketball channels are amazing. Plus, I personally can only take so many (insert companies' name) commercials played over and over and over again.
08-13-2008, 05:29 PM
weezie

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Originally Posted by Edouble

I can't believe I'm complaining over a lack of commercials! :p

Just as long as you don't start complaining about a lack of Vitale.
08-13-2008, 06:07 PM
PumpkinFunk

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Originally Posted by COYS

Plus, I personally can only take so many (insert companies' name) commercials played over and over and over again.

United is the one that's gotten me. Rhapsody in Blue is only good when you're not hearing it every commercial break.

That said, I am in love with all of the Morgan Freeman Visa commercials.
08-13-2008, 06:33 PM
moonpie23

according to ESPN.com...

the game vs GREECE is at 8 AM thurs the 14th...