The last time the NBA went to China, there was silence. They were two of the most awkward games probably ever played, a pair of preseason matchups between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers with some fans barely reacting to anything and no press conferences held afterward. This time, it's going to be very different. Back to normal, it would seem.

The Nets and Phoenix Suns have made their way to the Chinese gambling hub of Macao for two preseason games — one Friday, the other on Sunday, and marking the NBA's first games played in China since 2019. There are two more games planned for next season in China as well. “I think it’s very important for us to be able to bring the live game experience, including live games, to as many fans of the NBA around the world," NBA Deputy Commissioner

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