Heat to play Clippers in China

Post #1 » by **mkwest** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:28 am

MIAMI -- LeBron James and the Miami Heat will prepare for their NBA title defense with two October preseason games in China against the Los Angeles Clippers, league officials confirmed Sunday.

The Heat and Clippers are scheduled to meet Oct. 11 in Beijing and Oct. 14 in Shanghai as part of the NBA China Games. Bloomberg Businessweek first reported the matchup on its website Sunday.

It will mark the first time the NBA's defending champion will participate in the six-year history of the China Games. Heat president Pat Riley hinted late last month at the likelihood that Miami would be sent overseas as part of the NBA's slew of internationally played exhibition games.

Michael Wallace, ESPN

RiversideClips · Post #2 » by **RiversideClips** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 4:04 am

The Russia Trip years ago was a mess, I am a little worried about coming back 2 weeks before the season starts.
The trip could be a good/bad omen for the upcoming season. Is Lamar taking his Kardashian w/ him ?

Post #3 » by **mkwest** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 6:52 am

There are some concerns. Players will have to adjust/re-adjust to the time difference in such a short period of time. On the other hand, it's a good bonding experience for the guys and gives some of the new guys the opportunity to get to know the returning players on a more personal level.

mike3 · Post #4 » by **mike3** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:35 am

I can't really think of a more exciting matchup of two teams. We should put on a good show, who wouldn't want to see LeBron, Wade, CP3, Griffin and great supporting casts for both.