New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors played at London 's O2 Arena . It was the first regular - season NBA game to be played in Europe and more would follow . The British capital proved to be lucky for the Nets . The Nets beat the Raptors in two close games played on Friday and Saturday . The O2 Arena also will host the basketball competition at the London 2012 Olympics .
New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors played at London 's O2 Arena . It was the first regular - season NBA game to be played in Europe and more would follow . The Nets beat the Raptors in two close games played on Friday and Saturday . The O2 Arena also will host the basketball competition at the London 2012 Olympics .