(Macao, Dec. 9, 2024) – The NBA Legends Celebrity Game Presented by Sands China elated a full house of fans with a night of electrifying sports and entertainment on Dec.7 at the recently renovated The Venetian Arena. Featuring six NBA legends, pop superstars and well-known influencers, the exhilarating event showcased the dynamic spirit of the game and Macao's growing status as a premier sports-entertainment destination. 

The roster of players for the game was impressive, each team featured three NBA legends playing along nine celebrities and influencers. Team Fire included NBA legends Stephon Marbury, Tracy McGrady and DeMarcus Cousins plus Pakho Chau, Shawn Yue, Bright, Sunny Wang, Mandy Tam, Denny Sumargo, Xianchao Zhong, myd and Cao Fang. Team Ice consisted of NBA legends Ray Allen, Tony Parker and Cuttino Mobley, who were joined by Keung To, Jam Hsiao, Wu Chun, MC Jin, Donny Pangilinan, Shin Wang, MoreFree, Michael Wu and Samuel Deguara. Results on page 2.

Starting off the event was a show of exceptional athleticism in the form of a cheer battle dance performance and a slam dunk show featuring internationally famous slam dunkers. The quarter breaks were punctuated by the exciting shooting challenge and skills challenge. Fans were also treated to captivating entertainment from chart-topper Raymond Lam, Cantopop queen Sammi Cheng, and Chinese-American rapper MC Jin.

Sands China Ltd. remains committed to supporting Macao's City of Sports aspirations and to bringing world-class basketball events to the region. In October 2025, The Venetian Arena will be hosting two highly anticipated preseason games featuring the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns. Ahead of the games, an NBA Flagship Store will open at The Londoner® Macao, providing sports enthusiasts from around the world with a wide range of authentic and customisable NBA merchandise.

About Sands China Ltd.

Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company's integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian Macao and The Londoner® Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company's portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Londoner Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company's Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao's transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.

Media contacts:

Public Relations, Sands China Ltd.

Mildred Wong

Tel: +853 8118 1145

Email: mildred.hm.wong@sands.com.mo

Cecilia Wong

Tel:  +853 8118 2374

Email: cecilia.ss.wong@sands.com.mo

The Results

The Main Game:

Team Ice defeated Team Fire

109 vs. 83

The Shooting Challenge:

Team Fire defeated Team Ice

4 vs. 0

The Skills Challenge:

Team Ice defeated Team Fire

50 seconds vs. 51 seconds