Knicks, 76ers explore Abu Dhabi before preseason doubleheader

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The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers have arrived in Abu Dhabi for a series of two exhibition games scheduled to commence on Thursday.

This marks the fourth consecutive year that the NBA is hosting games in the United Arab Emirates. These particular matchups, taking place at the state-of-the-art Etihad Arena on Yas Island, are part of a larger schedule of seven international NBA games planned for the current preseason and regular season.

Before their competitive matchups, both the 76ers and the Knicks engaged in various activities, ranging from exploring the desert landscapes to enjoying rounds of golf.

Below are some memorable moments captured during their visit to Abu Dhabi in 2025.

Teams Touch Down in Abu Dhabi

Upon their arrival in Abu Dhabi, both the Knicks and the 76ers were met with a vibrant welcome ceremony, featuring local songs and refreshing drinks. Amidst the celebrations, Knicks coach Mike Brown documented the event on his phone, while players like Landry Shamet (Knicks) and Tyrese Maxey, alongside Kelly Oubre Jr. (76ers), had the unique opportunity to hold falcons.

Taking in the Abu Dhabi Desert

Following in the footsteps of previous NBA teams like the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves, the Knicks ventured into the Abu Dhabi desert. Key figures such as Patrick Ewing and OG Anunoby experienced camel rides, and Josh Hart also had a chance to interact with a falcon.

Postcard-esque Photo for the 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers posed for a stunning team photograph against the magnificent backdrop of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, recognized as one of the world`s largest mosques. This architectural marvel bears the name of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the visionary founder of the United Arab Emirates.

Working on the Greens

Despite being on an entirely different continent, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse and guard Kyle Lowry dedicated time to refining their golf skills on the local greens.

Knicks Getting Artistic

Beyond their distinctive streetwear and basketball footwear, members of the New York Knicks engaged in an artistic session with young fans, helping them design and color illustrations of sneakers.


O`zbekcha Versiyasi

New York Knicks va Philadelphia 76ers jamoalari payshanba kuni boshlanadigan ikki ko`rgazmali o`yin seriyasi uchun Abu Dabiga yetib kelishdi.

Bu NBAning Birlashgan Arab Amirliklarida ketma-ket to`rtinchi yil o`yinlar o`tkazishi hisoblanadi. Yas orolidagi zamonaviy Etihad Arenada bo`lib o`tadigan ushbu o`yinlar joriy mavsumoldi va muntazam mavsum uchun rejalashtirilgan yettita xalqaro NBA o`yinlari jadvalining bir qismidir.

Raqobatli o`yinlariga qadar, 76ers va Knicks jamoalari turli tadbirlarda ishtirok etishdi, jumladan, cho`l manzaralarini kashf etishdan tortib, golf o`yinidan zavqlanishgacha.

Quyida ularning 2025-yilda Abu Dabiga tashrifi chog`ida olingan ba`zi unutilmas lahzalar keltirilgan.

Jamoalar Abu Dabiga yetib kelishdi

Abu Dabiga yetib kelishlari bilanoq, Knicks va 76ers jamoalari jonli kutib olish marosimida ishtirok etishdi, unda mahalliy qo`shiqlar va tetiklantiruvchi ichimliklar taqdim etildi. Bayramona muhitda Knicks murabbiyi Mayk Braun tadbirni telefoniga muhrladi, Landry Shamet (Knicks) hamda Tyrese Maxey va Kelly Oubre Jr. (76ers) kabi o`yinchilar burgut ushlashdek noyob imkoniyatga ega bo`lishdi.

Abu Dabi cho`lida sayohat

Ikki yil avvalgi Dallas Mavericks va Minnesota Timberwolves kabi oldingi NBA jamoalari izidan borib, Knicks ham Abu Dabi cho`liga sayohat qildi. Patrick Ewing va OG Anunoby kabi asosiy shaxslar tuyaga mindilar, Josh Hart esa burgut bilan muloqot qilish imkoniyatiga ega bo`ldi.

76ers uchun esdalik surati

Philadelphia 76ers jamoasi dunyodagi eng yirik masjidlardan biri bo`lgan Shayx Zayd Katta masjidi fonida ajoyib jamoaviy suratga tushdi. Ushbu me`moriy mo«jiza BAAning asoschisi, ko`plab yangiliklar kiritgan Shayx Zayd bin Sulton Al Nahayon sharafiga nomlangan.

Golf maydonchalarida mashg`ulotlar

Butunlay boshqa qit`ada bo`lishlariga qaramay, 76ers bosh murabbiyi Nik Nurs va himoyachi Kayl Lowri mahalliy maydonlarda golf mahoratini oshirishga vaqt ajratishdi.

Knicks badiiy faoliyatda

O`zlarining o`ziga xos ko`cha kiyimlari va basketbol poyabzallaridan tashqari, New York Knicks a`zolari yosh muxlislar bilan badiiy mashg`ulot o`tkazib, ularga krossovkalar rasmlarini chizish va bo`yashda yordam berishdi.

Temur Rashidov
Temur Rashidov

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