<p>The NBA made its return to China on Friday when the Phoenix Suns beat the Brooklyn Nets in the first of two preseason games in Macao. With tickets in high demand, CNN's Senior International Correspondent Ivan Watson explained why fans are so excited for basketball's return.</p>
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NBA returns to China for first time since 2019 with preseason game

The NBA made its return to China on Friday when the Phoenix Suns beat the Brooklyn Nets in the first of two preseason games in Macao. With tickets in high demand, CNN's Senior International Correspondent Ivan Watson explained why fans are excited for basketball's return.

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<p>The NBA made its return to China on Friday when the Phoenix Suns beat the Brooklyn Nets in the first of two preseason games in Macao. With tickets in high demand, CNN's Senior International Correspondent Ivan Watson explained why fans are so excited for basketball's return.</p>
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