NBA Paris Game 2024

Presented by Revolut

The NBA Paris Game 2024 presented by Revolut will feature the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Brooklyn Nets playing the league’s third regular-season game in Paris at the Accor Arena on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

Thursday

Team Events

Multi Day
Mon 8
Tue 9
Wed 10
Thu 11
Cleveland Cavaliers logo
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Cleveland Cavaliers

NBA All-Star (2022)

Darius Garland

Point Guard

185 cm (6'1")

4x NBA All-Star (2020-23)

Donovan Mitchell

Shooting Guard

190 cm (6'3")

NBA All-Defensive First Team (2023)

Evan Mobley

Power Forward

211 cm (6'11")

Max Strus

Small Forward

196 cm (6'5")

NBA All-Star (2022)

Jarrett Allen

Center

206 cm (6'9")

Craig Porter Jr.

Point Guard

185 cm (6'1")

Caris LeVert

Shooting Guard

198 cm (6'6")

Isaac Okoro

Small Forward/Shooting Guard

196 cm (6'5")

Georges Niang

Power Forward

201 cm (6'7")

2x NBA Champion (2017, 2018)

Damian Jones

Center

208 cm (6'10")

Emoni Bates

Small Forward

203 cm (6'8")

Sam Merrill

Shooting Guard

193 cm (6'4")

NBA Champion (2016)

Tristan Thompson

Center

206 cm (6'9")

Ty Jerome

Point Guard

196 cm (6'5")

Isaiah Mobley

Power Forward

203 cm (6'8")

Dean Wade

Power Forward

206 cm (6'9")

Justin Powell

Shooting Guard

198 cm (6'6")

Pete Nance

Power Forward

208 cm (6'10")

Sharife Cooper

Point Guard

183 cm (6'0")

Zhaire Smith

Shooting Guard

190 cm (6'3")

Coach J.B. Bickerstaff

Head Coach

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Brooklyn Nets

Spencer Dinwiddie

Point Guard

196 cm (6'5")

Cam Thomas

Shooting Guard

191 cm (6'3")

NBA All-Defensive First Team (2022)

Mikal Bridges

Shooting Guard

198 cm (6'6")

Cameron Johnson

Small Forward

203 cm (6'8")

Dorian Finney-Smith

Forward

201 cm (6'7")

Armoni Brooks

Point Guard

196 cm (6'5")

3x NBA All-Star (2019-21)

Ben Simmons

GUARD / FORWARD

208 cm (6'10")

Dariq Whitehead

Small Forward

198 cm (6'6")

Darius Bazley

Center

2m06

Nic Claxton

Center

211 cm (6'11")

Day'Ron Sharpe

Center / Power Forward

206 cm (6'9")

Dennis Smith Jr.

Point Guard

188 cm (6'2")

Trendon Watford

Small Forward

203 cm (6'8")

Harry Giles III

Center / Power Forward

208 cm (6'10")

Jalen Wilson

Small Forward

198 cm (6'6")

Lonnie Walker IV

Small Forward / Shooting Guard

193 cm (6'4")

Noah Clowney

Power Forward

206 cm (6'9")

Royce O'Neale

Small Forward

198 cm (6'6")

Jacque Vaughn

Head Coach

The 5 Rules of an NBA Game

  • 1

    Each team is comprised of 12-14 players, with five players per team on court at any one time.

  • 2

    Games are comprised of four 12-minute quarters. Overtime takes place if the score is tied at the end of regulation.

  • 3

    There are five positions per team: Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Small Forward, Power Forward, Center.

  • 4

    A shot taken from outside the arc scores three points, any shot taken inside the arc scores two points.

  • 5

    Free throws score one point. They are awarded if a player is fouled in the act of shooting, or if the team has accumulated more than five fouls in a quarter.

NBA Fast Facts

214

NBA games in more than 20 countries outside the US and Canada

94

NBA games in Europe, more than any other region outside North America

13th

NBA game in France

Cleveland Cavaliers

  • The Cavs were founded in 1970 and play in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. 

  • Notable players: Donovan Mitchell (4x NBA All-Star, 2020-2023) and Darius Garland (NBA All-Star, 2022).

  • The Cavaliers made four consecutive trips to the NBA Finals (2015-18), winning the franchises’ first ever title in 2016.  French fans will also recall when the Cavs played the San Antonio Spurs in the 2007 NBA Finals which saw Tony Parker named NBA Finals MVP.

  • This will be the Cleveland Cavaliers' 1st game in Europe.

Brooklyn Nets

  • The Nets were founded in 1967 and play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.

  • Notable players: Ben Simmons (3x NBA All-Star, 2019-2021),  Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas. 

  • The then New Jersey Nets made back-to-back NBA Finals appearances, including in 2003 against Parker and the Spurs. This is the Nets second game in Paris following a pre-season contest in 2008.

  • This will be the Brooklyn Nets 13th game in Europe, the most for any team.

Paris FAQ

The most convenient options include taxis, airport shuttles, the Metro or RER train.

In France, service charge is typically included, but it's common to leave a small additional tip if the service was exceptional.

Early morning or late afternoon tends to be less crowded. Consider purchasing tickets online in advance.

Paris is generally safe, but be cautious in crowded areas and watch out for pickpockets. Keep valuables secure and be aware of your surroundings.

While many Parisians speak English, it's polite to start conversations with a basic "Bonjour." Learning a few French phrases is appreciated.

Many smaller shops may be closed on Sundays, but larger stores and tourist areas remain open.

Hotels in Paris usually charge a city tax per person per night. This is not included in the room rate and is payable upon check-out.

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