"The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are in Abu Dhabi for a preseason doubleheader beginning Thursday. The trip marks the fourth year of the NBA's games in the United Arab Emirates, with action held at the Etihad Arena on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island and the game marking one of seven international NBA games in the preseason and regular season. From visiting the desert to getting in a round of golf, the 76ers and Knicks were plenty busy before they faced off. Here are the top scenes from the 2025 Abu Dhabi games."
"The Knicks and 76ers received a warm welcome to Abu Dhabi. They were greeted with singing from locals and a quick beverage. Knicks coach Mike Brown pulled out his phone to record the festivities while Knicks guard Landry Shamet carried a falcon, as did Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. Taking in the Abu Dhabi desert No different than the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves two years ago, the Knicks took a trip to the desert."
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers traveled to Abu Dhabi for a preseason doubleheader at Etihad Arena on Yas Island during the NBA's fourth year of games in the United Arab Emirates. The matchup is one of seven international NBA games across preseason and regular season. Teams received a warm welcome with local singing, beverages, and interactions featuring falcon handling by players and staff. Knicks players including Patrick Ewing and OG Anunoby rode camels in the desert while Josh Hart held a falcon. The 76ers posed at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and players and coaches practiced golf and customized streetwear.
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