Celtics And Nuggets To Play In Abu Dhabi In October In Two NBA Preseason Games – News18

The Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets will play in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Oct. 4 and 6 in preseason video games forward of subsequent season, the NBA introduced Wednesday.

“We’re excited to bring two of the best teams in the NBA to Abu Dhabi in the Celtics and the Nuggets,” NBA Deputy Commissioner and COO Mark Tatum mentioned in a press release. “There is incredible momentum around basketball in the UAE and across the Middle East, and we believe these games as well as our year-round grassroots development and fan engagement efforts will be a catalyst for the continued growth of the game in the region.”

The NBA mentioned the 2 video games will attain folks in additional than 200 international locations and territories on tv, digital media and social media. They are a part of a multiyear collaboration between the NBA and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism.

The Celtics have gained 17 NBA titles and have the NBA’s greatest report this season. The Nuggets, who characteristic two-time league MVP Nikola Jokic, gained the championship final yr.

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