Brooklyn Nets To Play A Game In London Next Season
The NBA continues it’s global branding with a return of games in London and Mexico City next season.
The Brooklyn Nets will play the Atlanta Hawks on January 16, 2014 as part of NBA Global Games London 2014. The Hawks will be the home team for this game.
The game will be the eighth NBA game played at The O2 since 2007 and it will be the Nets third trip to London after playing a preseason game in 2008 and two more games in 2011 against the Toronto Raptors.
Hawks will play Nets in London on Jan. 16th. #ATLHawks
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“With the addition of regular-season games in London and Mexico City, we will play one of the most comprehensive international games schedules in 
our history next season,” said NBA Commissioner David Stern. “Through these games we will bring the NBA experience to more fans and provide showcases for basketball and the extraordinary talent of our players.”
“Following one of the most captivating seasons and Finals in recent times, we are thrilled to announce the fourth regular-season game in London featuring the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets,” said Benjamin Morel NBA Senior Vice-President, Europe. “Together with the game in Manchester in October, we look forward to be bringing four NBA teams to the UK for the 2013-14 season as we further showcase the excitement of our teams and players.”[/quote_simple]
