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Nuggets see Mexico game as chance to grow their fan base
The Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers in a regular-season NBA game in Mexico City.
Nuggets executives Kevin Demoff and Ben Tenzer said the brief visit gave the team a chance to build its profile beyond the United States.
Denver has past ties to Mexico through Mexican player Eduardo Nájera, who played four seasons with the team, and a 2006 preseason game in Monterrey.
The executives said Nikola Jokić helps draw international attention to the Nuggets and the city of Denver.
They thanked Mexican fans and said the game and a fan event showed the team’s growing support in the country.
The team hopes the game will strengthen its Mexican fan base, but the executives did not announce plans for another visit.
The Denver Nuggets said their game in Mexico was an opportunity to grow the team’s brand and fan base.
The Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers in the 35th NBA Mexico game.
Team executives Kevin Demoff and Ben Tenzer said international games can raise the team’s profile and strengthen its connection with fans.
Tenzer said the team hopes Mexican fans will gain a greater appreciation of Nuggets basketball and want to keep watching.
The article said the Nuggets’ previous Mexico visit was a preseason game in Monterrey in 2006.
- Who
- The Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers played in the game. Nuggets executives Kevin Demoff and Ben Tenzer discussed the team’s plans.
- What
- The Nuggets won the 35th NBA Mexico game and described it as a chance to grow their brand and fan base.
- When
- The article was published on November 10, 2026. The game date is not stated.
- Where
- Arena CDMX, Mexico City.
- Why
- The Nuggets saw the game as an opportunity to expand their brand internationally and connect with more fans.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Stan Kroenke bought the Nuggets through Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.
Mexican player Eduardo Nájera played four seasons for the Nuggets.
The Nuggets visited Arena Monterrey for a preseason game.
El Economista MX published its report on the Nuggets’ Mexico game and their plans to grow their fan base.
- Game
- 35th NBA Mexico game
- Opponent
- Indiana Pacers
- Venue
- Arena CDMX, Mexico City
- Result
- Nuggets won
- Previous Mexico visit
- October 14, 2006, at Arena Monterrey
What people are saying
When the NBA offered us the chance to play this game, we saw it as a real opportunity for our brand to grow, as well as an exciting trip for our players.
These kinds of games help consolidate and expand the fan base.
We hope people leave with a greater appreciation of Nuggets basketball and the desire to keep watching us play.