NBA Showdown in Abu Dhabi: Celtics vs. Nuggets in Preseason Action

Witness the Historic Clash of Champions as Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets Bring Exciting Basketball Entertainment to the UAE!

The newly crowned 18-time NBA champion Boston Celtics will take on the 2023 NBA champion Denver Nuggets in two preseason NBA games on October 4 and 6 in Abu Dhabi.

NBA Introducing the Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics recently won their 18th NBA Championship in franchise history to become the winningest franchise in NBA history. The Celtics are led by five-time NBA All-Star Jayson Tatum, two-time NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, 2021 NBA champion Jrue Holiday, and 2018 NBA All-Star Kristaps Porziņģis.

Meet the Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets ensured a first-ever championship in Denver franchise history in 2023. With last year's NBA champions Nikola Jokić, three-time Kia NBA Most Valuable Player and six-time NBA All-Star; Jamal Murray; Michael Porter Jr.; and Aaron Gordon, the contenders hope to win even more this season.

Fan Appreciation Day is a 2-hour family-friendly entertainment experience that will bring to the event world-class NBA game entertainment, skills competitions, appearances by Celtics and Nuggets players, Shaquille O'Neal, and other NBA legends.

From family-friendly NBA lockers and NBA activities on a full-size NBA court, to NBA highlight and programming viewing areas, photo opportunities with the Larry O'Brien Trophy, arcade-style games, and limited-edition NBA merchandise retail, the full 4 days of NBA District are packed with NBA and partner activations.

Manarat al Saadiyat

Thursday, October 3 - Sunday, October 6

3 Oct Doors open: 1pm – 8pm

4 Oct Door open: 11am – 8pm

5 Oct Doors open: 11am – 8pm

6 Oct Doors open: 11am – 8pm

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