Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The NBA will hold the first-ever NBA Canada
Series this October in the preseason, the league announced Tuesday.
The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors will play at the Bell Centre in
Montreal on October 19 and the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves
will play at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg on October 24.
This will be the first time games are being held in Canada as part of the
league's international preseason schedule. In the past, the league has played
games in China, Europe and Mexico.
"NBA Canada Series demonstrates the NBA's commitment to grow basketball in
Canada and bring more live games and events to our growing fan base in the
country," Don MacKenzie, vice president and general manager of NBA Canada,
said. "The inaugural event will bring fans in the provinces of Quebec and
Manitoba closer to the game and showcase the dedication of our players on and
off the court."
The Sports Network