The Dallas Mavericks have been part of the NBA’s Global Games in recent seasons. In 2018, they traveled to China for two preseason games against the Sixers. The Mavs defeated the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City on Dec. 12. The initiative is part of the NBA’s attempt to expand the game.
They are back at it as the Milwaukee Bucks face the Charlotte Hornets in Paris on Friday afternoon. The two teams made sense. Giannis Antetokounmpo is a massive star in Europe. The Hornets have French National Team standout Nicolas Batum plus Willy Hernangomez who played for Real Madrid in the EuroLeague.