The Thunder has traveled abroad to compete internationally before. For the very first time in its 10 seasons of NBA basketball, this one will count in the standings.
It was announced today that the Thunder will be taking on the Brooklyn Nets in Mexico City on Dec. 7, 2017. The game will be played at the Arena Ciudad de Mexico, and will technically be a Thunder away game. Thunder fans will still be able to tune in as they normally do on Fox Sports Oklahoma, WWLS the Sports Animal and the Thunder Radio Network.
Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti said: “We’re excited to be asked to participate in the NBA Mexico City Games 2017 as the NBA expands its global reach.