DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 13: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks looks to pass against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at American Airlines Center on February 13, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
DALLAS - The Dallas Mavericks are getting ready to play their first preseason game Thursday in Abu Dhabi.
The game against the Minnesota Timberwolves tips off in the capital of the United Arab Emirates at 11 a.m. CST.
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The team has been in the UAE for several days.
Earlier this week, they got the chance to ride camels in the desert. Later they sat outside in the evening to play Xbox in the sand.
The Mavs also shared video of their practices on social media.
This is the first of two international games for the Mavs.
They’ll also travel to Spain for a preseason game next Tuesday against Luka Doncic’s former team – Real Madrid.