Wizards and Heat to Face Off in Mexico City
Exhibition Game to Showcase NBA's Global Reach
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has announced that the Washington Wizards and Miami Heat will play an exhibition game in Mexico City on Saturday, December 17. The game will be part of the NBA's Global Games initiative, which aims to promote the league around the world.
This will be the first NBA game played in Mexico City since 2019, when the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Phoenix Suns. The game is expected to draw a large crowd, as basketball is very popular in Mexico.
The Wizards and Heat are both expected to field strong teams for the game. The Wizards are led by All-Star guard Bradley Beal, while the Heat are led by All-Star forward Jimmy Butler.
The game will be broadcast live on NBA TV and ESPN Deportes. Tickets for the game are on sale now.
Additional Details
- The game will be played at the Arena Ciudad de México.
- Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM CST.
- The game will be part of a doubleheader, with the Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings playing the first game.
Quotes
"We are excited to bring the NBA back to Mexico City," said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. "Mexico is a passionate basketball country, and we know that our fans there will enjoy this special event."
"We are honored to be selected to play in Mexico City," said Wizards President Tommy Sheppard. "This is a great opportunity for us to showcase our team and the NBA to a global audience."
"We are excited to play in Mexico City," said Heat President Pat Riley. "We have a lot of fans in Mexico, and we know that they will be excited to see us play."
