The NBA announced Thursday that the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers will face off in Mexico City on November 7, marking the league's 35th game in the country since 1992. This regular-season matchup will be the 16th regular-season contest played in Mexico, highlighting the league's continued commitment to expanding its international footprint.

Mexico has hosted more NBA games than any nation outside the U.S. and Canada, with this contest coinciding with the Day of the Dead celebrations. The Nuggets bring experience from their 2006 preseason game against Golden State in Monterrey, while the Pacers make their Mexico debut as the 23rd franchise to play there. Raul Zarraga, senior vice president of NBA Latin America, emphasized how this event strengthens the league's relationship with Mexican fans and brings the global game closer to audiences throughout Latin America.

The Mexico City game is part of the NBA's international expansion strategy, which includes regular-season games in Paris and Manchester, England, next season. This scheduling reflects the league's strategic push to grow its global audience and tap into passionate basketball markets beyond North America.