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NBA debuts in UAE

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island continues to develop into an international sports hub, hosting two games in North America’s National Basketball Association.

Adam Lucente
Adam Lucente
Oct 7, 2022
Francois Nel/Getty Images
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Clint Capela and Justin Holiday of the Atlanta Hawks during a preseason NBA game between Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks at Etihad Arena on Oct. 6, 2022, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. — Francois Nel/Getty Images

The world’s premier basketball league is playing in the United Arab Emirates for the first time. 

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island hosted a preseason matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks on Oct. 6. The Hawks won 123-113 and the two teams will face off again on Oct. 8. 

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