He left football in 2016 but is still a popular phenomenon, even in the least likely places. Ronaldinho Gaucho was in Toronto watching the NBA game between the Raptors and the Miami Heat.
The former Brazilian ace was greeted with all the honors, including a warm welcome from those present at the booth. He snapped several photos with stars like Jimmy Butler (though not playing due to injury) and Kyle Lowry, and was even presented with a T-shirt with the legendary number 10 printed on it.
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“A very special night in Toronto. Thank you very much for everyone’s welcome and affection. It is a pleasure to be here,” he said via social media, after the match ended, in which the Miami Heat beat the local team by 114-109, taking another step to finish the regular stage at the top of the Eastern Conference rankings.
In his reunion with his old team, Kyle Lowry had 16 points and 10 assists, but the Heat’s top scorer was Max Strauss (23). Pascal Siakam and Fred van Vliet, both with 29 points, were the Raptors’ top scorers.
In the remaining games, after the Lakers lost to the Nuggets (see related news), the highlight was the Mavericks win over the champion Bucks, with Slovenian Luka Doncic (32 points, 15 assists and 8 rebounds) to beat Giannis. Anticonmo (28 pt / 10 res).
The Sacramento Kings (without Portuguese Nimeas Quetta) were defeated by the Golden State Warriors (90-109), and they lost hope of reaching the playoffs to reach the playoffs.
consequences:
Boston Celtics – Washington Wizards 144-102
Milwaukee Bucks – Dallas Mavericks 112-118
LA Lakers – Denver Nuggets 118-129
Indiana Pacers – Detroit Pistons 117-121
Cleveland Cavaliers – Philadelphia 76ers, 108-112
Orlando – New York Knicks 88 – 118
Houston Rockets – Minnesota Timberwolves 132-139
Oklahoma City Thunder – Phoenix Suns 117-96
San Antonio Spurs – Portland Trail Blazers 113 – 92
Toronto Raptors – Miami Heat, 109-114
Sacramento Kings – Golden State Warriors 90-109
Los Angeles Clippers – New Orleans Pelicans, 119-100
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