Published 13:24 IST, September 29th 2019

NBA India Games: Mumbai's Gateway of India lights up ahead of clash

NBA is set to come to India for the first time as Indiana Pacers and Sacremento Kings clash, and the excitement built up with Gateway of India lighting up.

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It’s a rmal sight for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to be illuminated for various days of importance, but w ar Mumbai landmark is following suit. While it’s usually a case of only colours at CST, Gateway of India t just was illuminated, but even adorned a beautiful graphical representation of NBA India Games that is set to be held in city. special decoration was to build up anticipation as first-ever NBA match of pre-season will be held in Mumbai on October 4 and 5. 

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Gateway of India on Saturday was lit colourfully in hues of red, green and blue and n  colours of NBA logo. walls of monument became a screen of sorts where a visual illustration was shown; lights coming up, players moving with basketball, logos of two teams, Indiana Pacers and Sacremento Kings, who are set to participate in NBA India Games and even visuals from NBA matches, as music played in background. Interestingly, initiative has also come up with an interesting hashtag #NBAInMyBackhard. visitors to Gateway of India were surprised and started clicking photos and recording videos of visual delight. 

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Trump on NBA India Games 

NBA India Games had recently made headlines when President of United States Donald Trump had referred to it as a sign of growing Indo-USA relations when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited America. Trump said, "Very soon India will have to access to ar world-class American product-NBA basketball. Wow, sounds good. That sounds good. Next week thousands of people will gar in Mumbai to watch first-ever NBA basketball game in India." 

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" Am I invited Mr. Prime Minister? I may come, be careful I may come," Donald Trump had said n.

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Indiana Pacers and Sacremento Kings are set to take on each or at National Sports Club of India (NSCI) on October 4 and 5. tickets can be booked on Book My Show and some or platforms. As per reports, tickets are priced from Rs 4500 to 85,000. 

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00:22 IST, September 29th 2019