Paris-St-Germain ahead Kylian Mbappe and former England captain David Beckham had been among the many stars sat court docket aspect because the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Brooklyn Nets in Paris, France.
The Cavaliers received 111-102 on the Accor Area in entrance of practically 15,000 followers.
Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell scored 21 of his season-high 45 factors within the fourth quarter, together with 12 rebounds.
Caris LeVert added 21 factors, whereas Jarrett Allen claimed 12 factors, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks.
Additionally in attendance on Thursday had been two-time Brazil World Cup winner Ronaldo, former NBA finals Most Beneficial Participant Tony Parker, PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and Lionesses stars Alessia Russo and Leah Williamson.
Elsewhere, Bobby Portis got here off the bench to attain a game-high 28 factors and 12 rebounds because the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the league-leading Boston Celtics 135-102.
Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo additionally claimed 24 factors, 12 rebounds and 6 assists in 26 minutes.
The Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder recorded a 62-point victory over the Portland Path Blazers – the fifth-largest in NBA regular-season historical past – with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 31 factors as they triumphed 139-77.
Josh Giddey picked up his first triple-double of the season, ending with 13 factors, 10 rebounds and 12 assists as Thunder secured a 3rd consecutive victory.
The Phoenix Suns made a rapid begin towards the Los Angeles Lakers as Bradley Beal’s season-high 37 factors and Devin Booker’s 31 factors secured a 127-109 win.
The Lakers’ Anthony Davis and LeBron James had been held to 13 and 10 factors respectively because the Suns celebrated their first victory over the Lakers in 4 makes an attempt this season.
Additionally, the Dallas Mavericks held off a fourth-quarter rally to beat the visiting New York Knicks 128-124, with Kyrie Irving scoring a season-high 44 factors and Tim Hardaway Jr including 32 factors.