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(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The NBA announced that the Pacers will head to London to take on the Denver Nuggets for a regular season game at the O2 Arena on January 12, 2017.
It will be the first time the Blue & Gold have traveled overseas for a regular season game.
In a statement, Larry Bird said, "The Pacers are excited and really look forward to playing in London. It's not only exciting for our players but for our franchise. It's a great opportunity for more NBA exposure overseas and we're very pleased for the Pacers to be part of that exposure."
Pacers' President and Chief Operating Officer Rick Fuson added, "With both the Pacers and Colts playing in London within a matter of months, it's great exposure not only for each team on their own, but a chance to share Indianapolis' and Indiana's passion for our sports teams on an international stage."
The game will be a designated home game for the Nuggets.
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