For the first time ever, two of the best teams in the NBA will tip off the preseason overseas. The Celtics and Nuggets are flying to Abu Dhabi for an exciting set of preseason games.
It's the latest move by Adam Silver and the NBA to further globalize the league, which continues to rise in popularity around the world with each passing season. The series itself should draw plenty of international attention. We don't often see the past two NBA champions face off in the preseason, let alone on such a huge stage.
These games will feature Nikola Jokic, who has won three of the past four NBA MVP awards, as well as perennial MVP candidate and Olympic gold medalist Jayson Tatum. Interested in catching this star-studded preseason series? Of course you are!
Here is everything you need to know about the NBA's Abu Dhabi series, including TV and streaming information for the games between the Celtics and Nuggets.
How to watch Celtics-Nuggets preseason games: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Live stream: Sling
The preseason games between the Celtics and Nuggets will air live on NBA TV. Cord-cutters can stream the games on Sling.
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When do the Celtics and Nuggets play in Abu Dhabi?
Game 1
- Date: Friday, Oct. 4
- Tipoff time: Noon ET | 10 a.m. MT
- Venue: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Game 2
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 6
- Tipoff time: 10 a.m. ET | 8 a.m. MT
- Venue: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
The Friday game will tip off at noon ET, and the Sunday game is set to begin at 10 a.m. ET. Both games will be held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Celtics preseason schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 4 | vs. Nuggets | Noon |
| Oct. 6 | vs. Nuggets | 10 a.m. |
| Oct. 12 | vs. 76ers | 8 p.m. |
| Oct. 13 | vs. Raptors | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 15 | at Raptors | 7 p.m. |
Nuggets preseason schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Oct. 4 | vs. Celtics | Noon |
| Oct. 6 | vs. Celtics | 10 a.m. |
| Oct. 13 | vs. Suns | 8:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 15 | vs. Thunder | 9 p.m. |
| Oct. 18 | at Timberwolves | 8 p.m. |
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