美国国家篮球协会(NBA)近日宣布，NBA全球赛将在中国举办两场金州勇士队对明尼苏达森林狼队的季前赛。
The National Basketball Association (NBA) Global Games is to feature two pre-season games in China between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA announced.
两队将于10月5日抵达深圳并将在深圳大运中心进行比赛。
The Warriors and Timberwolves will arrive in Shenzhen on Oct 5 and will play at the Shenzhen Universiade Center.
第二场比赛将于10月8日在上海的梅赛德斯-奔驰文化中心举行。
The second match will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai on Oct 8.
金州勇士队的控球后卫史蒂芬·库里表示，自2013年开始，他每年都会前往中国，而中国的篮球迷也都非常支持他。
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry said he has visited China every year since 2013 and the fans there are incredibly supportive.
他补充说道：“我很兴奋能有机会重返中国，并享受这个国家的文化以及把NBA现场比赛的激动直接带给中国球迷。”
"I'm excited about the opportunity to return to China, enjoy the country's culture, and bring the excitement of live NBA games directly to Chinese fans," he added.
2013年，勇士队曾在中国与洛杉矶湖人队打过季前赛，而森林狼队则是首次来华。
The Warriors played pre-season games in China in 2013 against the Los Angeles Lakers, but it will be the first time the Timberwolves visit China.