Mavericks and Timberwolves to headline Abu Dhabi Games in October / News - Basketnews.com

Mavericks and Timberwolves are scheduled to play on Oct. 5 and Oct. 7 as part of the annual Abu Dhabi Games.

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The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to play two NBA preseason games in Abu Dhabi in October.

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The first game is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 5, while the second one is on Saturday, Oct. 7.

The games will be part of the annual Abu Dhabi Games, which started in 2022 with the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks.

"Following the success of last year's games and events that welcomed fans from across the globe to Abu Dhabi, we're excited to return in the 2023 preseason with two great matchups between the Mavericks and Timberwolves and some of the best players in the world," said Ralph Rivera, managing director of NBA Middle East and Europe.

"Our collaboration with DCT (Department of Culture and Tourism) Abu Dhabi continues to support the NBA's goal of introducing basketball and its values to young boys and girls in the UAE and globally, and that will be the case once again through these games and the surrounding activities."

The Abu Dhabi Games will be held at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

NBA games have been shown in the UAE since the 1987-88 season.

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