Celtics and Nuggets will face off in Abu Dhabi!

The marriage between Abu Dhabi and the NBA seems to be set to last. After welcoming Wolves and Mavs last October, the capital of the United Arab Emirates will soon offer accommodation to two of the biggest teams in the league, who could find themselves in the NBA next June: the Celtics and the Nuggets.

The two teams will face each other twice, as part of the pre-season, on October 4 and 6. A big blow for this rich Persian Gulf state, also host of the American selection last summer, which is in the sights of the Human rights NGO.

“ Our mission is to connect people through basketball. But that doesn't mean we agree with everything that happens in the 200 countries in which our fans follow our championship. But we will always lead by example with our values, and our priority will remain to connect and inspire people, wherever they live in the world “, Mark Tatum, Adam Silver’s right-hand man, said at the time.

Tickets for this double confrontation are already online on the league website. With offers, which vary according to the options and the level of behind-the-scenes access, ranging from the “rookie” program, for just under €300, to the “Hall of Fame package” for around €8,000.