The Toronto Raptors preseason schedule is yet to be finalized but one of their games were announced on Tuesday night.
The Raptors will host Melbourne United of the Australian National Basketball League on October 5, 2018, at Scotiabank Arena.
“The increased number of games symbolizes the continued strength of the NBL-NBA partnership and the growth of our league in Australia and New Zealand," NBL Owner and Executive Director Larry Kestelman said in a release.
"These initiatives continue to position the NBL as the second-best league and entertainment product in the world outside the NBA."
The NBL announced the game as part of a seven-game schedule that will see the pro league from Australia match up with NBA teams in preseason action.
#NBLxNBA is back, and this time we’re taking it to the NEXT LEVEL...
— NBL (@NBL) June 27, 2018
7⃣ GAMES. 6⃣ CITIES. 5⃣ NBL TEAMS. 6⃣ NBA TEAMS.
BRING. IT. ON.
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The NBL and NBA played three preseason games a year ago with Melbourne United coming close to defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder - losing at the buzzer 86-85.
United won the NBL championship in a gruelling best of five series 3-2 over the Adelaide 36ers to claim their franchise's first title.
The full NBLxNBA schedule is below:
| NBA TEAM | VENUE | DATE |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA | 9/28/2018 |
| Utah Jazz | Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, UT | 9/29/2018 |
| LA Clippers | Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, HI | 9/30/2018 |
| Phoenix Suns | Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, AZ | 10/3/2018 |
| Denver Nuggets | Pepsi Center, Denver, CO | 10/5/2018 |
| Toronto Raptors | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada | 10/5/2018 |
| Utah Jazz | Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, UT | 10/5/2018 |
