Basketball fans in Australia are abuzz for the upcoming Boston Celtics Philadelphia 76ers showdown in Melbourne. The highly anticipated event will be the first NBA game ever to be played in Australia and fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to witness the intense competition between two of the NBA’s storied franchises.
The Celtics and 76ers have had a rivalry since the mid-1960s and the matchup in Australia will be the first time the two teams have faced off in a regular-season game in nearly 50 years. The game promises to be a high-octane affair with both teams boasting two of the biggest stars in the NBA in Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons.
The contest will also feature a host of other stars including Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Joel Embiid and Al Horford. With so many stars on the court, the game is sure to be a spectacle for fans.
The game will be held at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena and tickets have already sold out. It is expected that the game will be televised around the world, giving fans all over the globe a chance to witness the historic matchup.
The Celtics and 76ers have had a long and storied history and the game will only add to the legacy of the rivalry. With so many stars on the court and the game being the first of its kind in Australia, this is sure to be a game that fans won’t want to miss.
