The NBA arrived in London for the sixth time in as many years as the Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic battled it out at the O2 Arena. In front of a sell-out crowd, the NBA's Eastern-Conference clash finished 106-103 to the Raptors, as they claimed their fourth successive victory.
The NBA arrived in London for the sixth time in as many years as the Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic battled it out at the O2 Arena. In front of a sell-out crowd, the NBA's Eastern-Conference clash finished 106-103 to the Raptors, as they claimed their fourth successive victory.
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Chelsea legend Didier Drogba took to the court during a break in play. The former Ivory Coast striker proved his talents extend beyond the soccer pitch, sinking a basket.
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba took to the court during a break in play. The former Ivory Coast striker proved his talents extend beyond the soccer pitch, sinking a basket.
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Drogba was joined courtside by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay as the star-studded spectators lapped up the entertainment. The Toronto Raptors eventually prevailed, overcoming Orlando Magic in overtime.
Drogba was joined courtside by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay as the star-studded spectators lapped up the entertainment. The Toronto Raptors eventually prevailed, overcoming Orlando Magic in overtime.
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Drogba's former teammate Michael Ballack was also in attendance, pictured here with his girlfriend, Natacha Tannous. <br />Fellow Blues Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois and Loic Remy were courtside, following their 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion. Meanwhile Olivier Giroud, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and club legend Robert Pires ensured Arsenal were also at the O2.
Drogba's former teammate Michael Ballack was also in attendance, pictured here with his girlfriend, Natacha Tannous.
Fellow Blues Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois and Loic Remy were courtside, following their 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion. Meanwhile Olivier Giroud, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and club legend Robert Pires ensured Arsenal were also at the O2.
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Fleur East, made famous by the televised singing competition The X-Factor, was at the O2 to take in the action.
Fleur East, made famous by the televised singing competition The X-Factor, was at the O2 to take in the action.
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The match was wasn't resolved until the final seconds. Here Cory Joseph of the Toronto Raptors dribbles towards Elfrid Payton of the Orlando Magic.
The match was wasn't resolved until the final seconds. Here Cory Joseph of the Toronto Raptors dribbles towards Elfrid Payton of the Orlando Magic.
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