NBA London 2018: When is Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics and how can I watch it?
Everything you need to know about the 2018 edition of the annual basketball showdown at the O2 Arena in London
BOSTON take on Philadelphia at the O2 Arena on Thursday night when NBA basketball rolls into London once again.
The NBA London game has been played annually since 2011, with last year's edition between the Denver Nuggets and the Indiana Pacers an exciting occasion.
This year sees the exciting, youthful Philadelphia 76ers and the Celtics - who are set to challenge for the title - boasting such stars as Kyrie Irving and Al Horford.
The Sixers on the other hand will be represented by a host of top draft picks from recent seasons, including Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.
Here is everything you need to know about the showdown at London's O2 Arena.
When is the London NBA game 2018?
THIS season's NBA game in London between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics will take place on January 11, 2018.
The Eastern Conference clash will tip off at 8pm local time, meaning a 3pm start for those fans watching from back home in the States.
The match will boast a worldwide feel, with stars including Simmons (Australia), Embiid (Cameroon), Dario Saric (Croatia) and Al Horford (Dominican Republic) just a few non-US names to take to the hardwood.
How can I watch the Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics game?
BT Sport 2 will broadcast the game LIVE in the United Kingdom with coverage starting at 8pm.
NBA League Pass, the league's streaming service, will also show the game as well as providing the usual on demand highlights and full replay service.
Where can I get tickets for the game at the O2 Arena?
TICKETS for the game officially went on general sale on Friday, October 20 at 9am BST but sold out after just a few hours.
Any last-minute ticket news and availability can be found on .
