NBA: Soccer stars and celebrities descend on London showpiece

    Henry Young, for CNN

    Updated 1601 GMT (0001 HKT) January 15, 2016

    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.
    Photos: NBA 's London showpiece attracts capital's stars
    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.
    Photos: NBA 's London showpiece attracts capital's stars
    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.
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