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Mavericks headed south of the border for regular-season game vs. Phoenix Suns in Mexico next season

UPDATE 9:25 p.m. July 20: The NBA has confirmed news we reported almost a full month ago.

The Mavericks will play the Suns in Mexico City next season.

The game is set for January 12.

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The NBA's announcement included comments from Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.

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"We are thrilled to be playing in Mexico City," he said. "It's great for the Mavs, the NBA and a great way to tear down walls and barriers between our countries."

ORIGINAL STORY FOLLOWS

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The Mavericks will play a game in Mexico City in January.

Reports out of Mexico leaked the news and a source confirmed that the Mavericks will be involved in an international game against the Phoenix Suns. Dallas will be the visitor for the game.

The NBA has stressed global games for more than two decades, and the Mavericks have played internationally several times, including preseason games in Mexico City when Eduardo Najera was playing for them.

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The NBA is expected to release its full schedule in late July or early August.

In December 1997, the Mavericks fell to the Rockets 108-106 in the NBA's first regular-season game in Mexico.