World famous NBA Matches in Mumbai |
India and America have always been very different, especially in terms of sports that are followed in the respective countries. If India is a cricket crazy nation, then the US loves its baseball, football and basketball. One of the PIO in America, Vivek Ranadive has made an extraordinary effort of bringing the game of basketball to the Indian subcontinent. Vivek, who is the owner of the Sacramento Kings wants India to recognize basketball. In the process to increase the popularity of basketball in India, for the first time two NBA teams -- Indiana Pacers and the Sacramento Kings, will face-off at the NSCI Dome in Mumbai on Friday. The two day contest is already a hit in India as the entire tickets have been sold out for the games. Speaking on the eve of the match, Ranadive said: "I am very excited as I am a Mumbaikar and returning back to a city were I took birth is a matter of great happiness. Organising such a great event in hometown and my country is really very special moment for me." The game is a pre-season contest as prior to their new season, the NBA teams compete in pre-season contests and try to figure out their strengths and weaknesses.
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