Dish Network to Carry Lakers -vs- Knicks in HD Sunday!

[Scott Greczkowski]

I have noticed that DirecTV is showing select NBA games in HD on their channel 198, these games will be available to all subscribers with HD receivers.

Last weekend both Dish Network and DirecTV aired the NBA All Star Weekend in HDTV, I find it odd that Dish Network is not carrying the HD NBA Games as they did for the All Star game.

I have emailed Michael Schwimmer from Dish Network and hopefully we will hear some good news! The NBA ALL STAR Game looked GREAT!

I have heard back from Dish Network, Click HERE to read what I found out (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?postid=92749#post92749)

[James_F]

Uh 198 is HDNet Scott... Its not a DirecTV thing.. They also show NHL and MLB...

My Coyotes are on tonight... :D


Mental Breakdown on my part. HDNet is 199... You are right Scott.

[James_F]

Here is the link...

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/glb/home_popup.jsp?PKEY=nba_hdtv

[Curtis0620]

I thought 199 was HDnet. Isn't 198 HDPPV?

[Scott Greczkowski]

I have just received word from Dish Network that this weekends Knicks vs. Lakers game will indeed be on Dish Network!

The game begins at 9:30PM EST Sunday Night on The Dish Network HD PPV Channel (9428)

A press release will be issued later today from Dish Network.

Thanks to Dish Network for the quick reply!

[John Corn]

It's the Lakers, nobody cares. ;)

[Scott Greczkowski]

Its in HD and the Lakers have some HOT Cheerleaders. I care! :lol:

[Karl Foster]

Talk about a lackluster game! The Lakers are 26 - 23 (granted they have a 7-game winning streak), and the Knicks are 21-28 without a prayer of even making it to the first round of the playoffs.

How about braodcasting a good game like Sacramento vs. San Antonio. Now that will be a game.

I know it is because half the country love the Lakers and the other half love the Knicks. For those of us who like good basketball, this game doesn't have the makings of it.

[Cheyenne]

The team standings do not matter.
LA and NY are the two largest markets.

This is the true name of the game.

Good to see E, DTV and leagues take notice.
Other leagues will be wathing the results of this delivery.

[Bill D]

I saw a promo on NBA TV about this, is this actually NBA TV that is carrying the game, obviously not the SD channel at 404 or wherever it is. Just curious

[HTguy]

Here's the PR:

DISH Network Satellite Television to Broadcast

NBA TV's Telecast of Knicks vs. Lakers Games in High Definition

Littleton, Colo., Feb. 14, 2003 - EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today it will offer DISH Network(tm) customers the NBA TV telecast of the New York Knicks at Los Angeles Lakers game in high definition television (HDTV) Sunday, Feb. 16 at 9:30 p.m. EST. DISH Network customers who subscribe to high definition programming can view the game, presented by NBA TV, for free on channel 9428.

"DISH Network HD customers will feel like they're courtside this Sunday as they watch the Knicks take on the Lakers on high-definition television," said Michael Schwimmer, senior vice president of Programming at EchoStar. "We applaud NBA TV in taking a leading role in improving HDTV programming choices for DISH Network customers."

"We are excited to offer DISH Network customers the opportunity to experience the excitement of NBA basketball through this Sunday's NBA TV high-definition telecast," said Gregg Winik, executive vice president of Programming and Executive Producer, NBA.

DISH Network customers can receive high definition channels using the DISH Network Model 6000/6000u receiver. A second dish may be required.

The DISH Network Model 6000/6000u is an integrated satellite television receiver capable of receiving DISH Network's HDTV programming in addition to its full complement of standard definition digital satellite TV channels. HDTV offers the highest resolution format of digital television with the best picture clarity available. The Model 6000/6000u receiver turns home entertainment into a movie-theater-like experience with its wide-screen format and superior picture quality. The Model 6000/6000u also is capable of receiving local off-air HDTV signals through an optional off-air tuner cartridge.

DISH Network now offers the following high definition channels: HBO-HD, SHOWTIME-HD, CBS-HD, Discovery HD Theater, DISH-On-Demand pay-per-view HD movies and a 24-hour HDTV demonstration channel.

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH NetworkÔ is a U.S. leader in offering satellite television entertainment services to more than 8 million customers. DISH Network provides advanced digital satellite television services to the home, including hundreds of video, audio and data channels, personal video recording, HDTV, international programming, professional installation and 24-hour customer service.

[Jeff43]

NBA-TV lists alot more HDTV games coming up on Dish Network. :)

[Phil T]

I though it was a good game last night. Dish did have some problems and breakups at times during the game, but all in all, it was good.

They stretched the non HD programming (commercials) which I didn't like.

NBA-TV said the next HD telecast is March 4. Any word if we will get it?

[rowdymon]

So has Dish just given up on its HDPPV channel? Why don't they have better movie rotation? Atleast then I would order it more.