Rohit Sharma, Ronaldinho, Iker Casillas, and many other stars showed up in the NBA Abu Dhabi Games. From the sportspersons to the actors, the stars were invited to the game between Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets ahead of the NBA 2024/25 season. While the defending champions won the game, Rohit and Co caught the attention of millions of fans around the globe.
Rohit Sharma and many other players from different sports showed up on the night. He was with his wife Ritika Sajdeh for the friendly match between the Denver Nuggets and the Celtics. Some of the popular actors were also in attendance. The star player got an opportunity to meet the legends from other sports.
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Rohit met Iker Casillas during the match. The fans noted it to be an iconic moment claiming that two World Cup-winning captains were on the same frame. The image has now gone viral on X, Instagram, and other social media platforms. The fans are sharing it on various platforms.
Boston Celtics beat Denver Nuggets in NBA Abu Dhabi Games
In the NBA friendly game ahead of the main season, the defending champions took on the Denver Nuggets. It turned out to be a close game and the home side lost to the Celtics 103-107. The match had everything in it. The comeback and setback made it worth watching. Rohit and others enjoyed the match.
At one point, the Nuggets were leading by 7 points. In the first quarter, they had a lead of 32-25. The second quarter turned out to be a tie with scores of 31-31. The third quarter was bagged by the Boston Celtics who made a massive comeback in the match. They claimed a lead of 23-17 in it.
They were still a point away from the lead. Things turned totally towards the final moments of the game. In the final quarter, Boston claimed 28 points and conceded just 23 of them. In the end, they claimed the game 107-103 and prepared the best way for the big tournament.