According to nba.com, the Brooklyn Nets will play the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on January 11, 2024. Among the players expected to play in this unique international game are Nets point guard Ben Simmons of Melbourne, Australia, and Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell of Elmsford, New York. Let’s take a look at the last five NBA games that have taken place in Europe.
Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons
On January 19, 2023, the Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons 126-108 at the Accor Arena in Paris. Seven Bulls reached double figures in points. Guard Zach Lavine of Renton, Washington led Chicago with 30 points. Meanwhile, center Nikola Vucevic of Montenegro had an impressive double-double, as he had 16 points and 15 rebounds.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets
On January 24, 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 116-103 at the Accor Arena in Paris. Giannis Antetokounmpo of Athens, Greece, who was the eventual National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player during the 2019-20 regular season, also scored 30 points. He also had a double-double, as he added 16 rebounds.
Washington Wizards vs. New York Knicks
In this very closely contested matchup, the Washington Wizards beat the New York Knicks 101-100 at the O2 Arena in London, England on January 17, 2019. It was a very strong fourth quarter defensively for Washington as they limited the Knicks to only 11 points. Bradley Beal of St. Louis, Missouri led the Wizards with 26 points. Meanwhile, forward Otto Porter Jr. of St. Louis had a double-double off the bench as he had 20 points and 11 rebounds.
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
On January 11, 2018, the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-104 at the O2 Arena in London. Jaylen Brown of Marietta, Georgia led Boston with 21 points and was an impressive +34.
Denver Nuggets vs. Indiana Pacers
On January 12, 2017, the Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 140-112 at the O2 Arena in London. Nikola Jokic of Sombor, Serbia, had 22 points and 10 rebounds for the double-double.
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