Abu Dhabi is scoring a slam dunk with a dazzling new basketball court at Reem Central Park and we’re obsessed. Thanks to an exciting collaboration between Experience Abu Dhabi and the legendary Boston Celtics, the court was unveiled on October 4. But it’s not just about hoops; it’s a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community spirit.

The last two teams to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy – the 2023 champion Nuggets and 2024 champion Celtics – arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and will tip off the 2024-25 preseason on Friday (12 ET, NBA App) with the first of two games in the UAE.

After a grueling first week of training camp, Joe Mazzulla’s squad traveled to Abu Dhabi, where it will face the 2023 champs, the Denver Nuggets, in a pair of preseason games at Etihad Arena. The first tips off at noon ET on Friday, with the second following at 10 a.m. ET on Sunday.

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After a grueling first week of training camp, Coach Joe Mazzulla’s squad traveled to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where it will face the 2023 champs, the Denver Nuggets, in a pair of preseason games at Etihad Arena. The first tips off at noon on Friday, with the second following at 10 a.m. on Sunday.

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Whether it takes nuggets of brilliance, or just good ol’ luck… While Abu Dhabi welcomed some absolute legends including LeBron James and Steph Curry during the USA Basketball Showcase in July, basketball action returns to the Etihad Arena tonight,

The last two teams to win the NBA Championship – the 2023 Denver Nuggets and the 2024 Boston Celtics – have touched down in Abu Dhabi! They’ll tip off the 2024-25 preseason this Friday at 8pm local time on the NBA App.