The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Brooklyn Nets are set to play a regular season game in Paris, France next season! This will be the NBA’s third game in the French capital.
Accor Arena is the chosen battleground for this matchup. The Nets have played in Parris before during a 2008 preseason game. “We are extremely honored as an organization to showcase the Cleveland Cavaliers in Paris,” said Koby Altman, Cavs president of basketball operations. “This unique opportunity will provide our players, coaches, staff, and families an experience into a different culture, all while creating memories both on and off the court that will last a lifetime. “We also recognize the universal appeal basketball inspires and we take great pride in our stewardship of the game.” as reported by ESPN.com.
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a solid season last winter, even though it did not end the way they wanted it to. Cleveland had secured the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference and had the highest defensive rating in the NBA.
Unfortunately, they were out-hustled by the New York Knicks in the first round and lost in five games. The Brooklyn Nets also had a surprisingly solid season after the Kevin Durant trade.
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