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NBA Abu Dhabi Turns Red Carpet Event as Celebs Steal the Spotlight

The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 ended with the Knicks sweeping the 76ers, a star-studded crowd, and high praise for the city’s world-class vibe.

  • Publish date: Monday، 06 October 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
NBA Abu Dhabi Turns Red Carpet Event as Celebs Steal the Spotlight

The New York Knicks made their mark in the desert, sealing back-to-back wins against the Philadelphia 76ers at the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025, presented by ADQ. Their final matchup ended 113–104, with standout performances from OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson, and Jalen Brunson leading the charge.

A Star-Studded Courtside Scene

The sold-out Etihad Arena wasn’t just packed with basketball fans—it was packed with stars. Think Ranveer Singh, Central Cee, Victoria Justice, Adrien Brody, K-pop idols Chenle and WINWIN, and even The Professor. The first game’s guest list was just as wild, featuring Steve Harvey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Kiefer Sutherland.

K-pop idols Chenle and WIN-WIN.

Actors Kiefer Sutherland and Ed Westwick caught courtside at the Yas Arena.

Coaches Rave About Abu Dhabi Vibes

Both teams couldn’t stop talking about how much they enjoyed their trip. Knicks head coach Mike Brown called the experience “a great trip” and praised how welcoming everyone was. 76ers coach Nick Nurse also said the week was “really good work,” highlighting how much the team grew during their stay.

Badshah, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal Courtside at NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 - Filmymantra

Badshah, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal Courtside at NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 - JustShowBiz

More Than Just Basketball

Between halftime shows, rapper Fat Joe hyping the crowd, and local stars like Siilawy and Nour Al Ghandour cheering courtside, the games turned into a full-blown entertainment spectacle. The NBA Abu Dhabi Games aren’t just about hoops anymore—they’re putting the emirate on the map as a serious global sports hotspot.

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