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Come Fan with UsTuesday, June 23, 2026

They Play Hoops Outdoors, Too?

The last few years, the NHL has made waves for playing a few games each year on outdoor ice. This year, for example, the Bruins and Flyers will play on New Year’s Day at Fenway Park. Pretty cool, no?

↵Well the NBA’s taken note and while we’ve yet to see an outdoor regular season game, the Phoenix Suns have done it twice in the preseason, most recently on Saturday night at the Indian Wells tennis arena. Golden State won the game 104-101, but more than the action, the photos are what’s proven most enduring. Like this one:

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↵We may have to wait a few years before we see the first NBA regular season outdoor game, but until then, at least we’ve got the photos, and SBN’s Bright Side of the Sun has a pretty stunning collection, so check it out.

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