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An NBA Game In Mexico City Was Canceled Because The Arena Was On Fire

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And not in the good way like “this guy has made so many three-pointers in a row that he’s on fire.”

The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves were supposed to play a special NBA game in Mexico City tonight. Two quality teams (with Spanish-speaking stars) expanding the international audience. Great idea. One problem: the arena was on fire.

The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves were supposed to play a special NBA game in Mexico City tonight. Two quality teams (with Spanish-speaking stars ) expanding the international audience. Great idea. One problem: the arena was on fire.

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OK, it wasn't, like, engulfed in flame. (And no injuries have been reported.) But SOMETHING in there was on fire — initial reports blamed the electrical system.

OK, it wasn't, like, engulfed in flame. (And no injuries have been reported.) But SOMETHING in there was on fire — initial reports blamed the electrical system.

Miguel Tovar / STF / Getty

The NBA initially delayed the game, hoping it would be possible to clear the smoke and play.

The NBA initially delayed the game, hoping it would be possible to clear the smoke and play.

Miguel Tovar / STF / Getty

But it wasn't possible in time. The arena was evacuated and the game canceled.

But it wasn't possible in time. The arena was evacuated and the game canceled.

Alfredo Estrella / AFP / Getty


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