Today, the Orlando Magic basketball team will delight Mexican NBA fans at the Mexico City Arena , playing against the Utah Jazz team at 16:00 hours local time .
Last Thursday
, Magic defeated the Chicago Bulls in an epic match. Now, Jazz will play in Aztec soil for the first time since 2003 .
This is the third consecutive season in which two NBA games will be played in Mexico City.
The game will be televised on ESPN and NBA League Pass International
.
“Returning to Mexico City for two regular-season games this season reinforces our commitment to growing basketball in Mexico and Latin America,” commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
“NBA teams have been playing in Mexico for more than 25 years, and the Bulls, Jazz, and Magic organizations are excited to continue the tradition of bringing the live game experience to our passionate Mexican fans.”
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