Sunday's Northern California clash between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings was one for the record books.
For the first time in NBA history, both teams made at least 20 3-pointers. In the close 127-123 win, the Warriors made 21 while the Kings made 20 long-range shots.
Although the game didn't disappoint, the night was special for other reasons as well. It was Kings' sixth annual Bollywood night and there was no shortage of cultural festivities.
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Fans came into the arena to Bollywood-themed rally towels on their seats and the team's alternative court, one that features the Kings logo and name in international languages such as Hindi and Mandarin.
The night began with a "Singh" (Anaam Singh) tipping off proceedings with his renditions of America's national anthem.
12-year-old Anaam Singh absolutely nailed his rendition of the National Anthem tonight 👏 🎤 pic.twitter.com/1VPsRdF9Re
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 6, 2019
Halftime was a mix of a couple of performances.
First up, was Indian-American singer Mickey Singh with Anjali “Nani” Ranadivé, singer and daughter of Kings Owner and Chairman Vivek Ranadivé.
Great halftime performance from @iamMickeySingh and @Nani! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/qsdMN6zfOD
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 6, 2019
That was followed up by the Bhangra empire:
Not to forget the Kings' dancers who also stepped up to the ocassion:
They came, they danced, they conquered!💃🏽 pic.twitter.com/QCdhzDoqFM
— NBAIndia (@NBAIndia) January 9, 2019
The night even had a "Bollywood Dance Cam".
These fans brought the 🔥🔥🔥 for the @JioSaavn Bollywood Dance Cam! pic.twitter.com/9AEgRy6NS2
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 6, 2019
The special day for the Kings had a special visitor - the Governer of California Gavin Newsom.
Great to welcome @GavinNewsom to his new home while we celebrate Bollywood Night at @golden1center! pic.twitter.com/ob73vED68D
— Vivek Ranadivé (@Vivek) January 6, 2019
