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NBA returns to China as Lakers-Celtics previews draw attention

Original: The Bounce: Checking in on NBA’s China games. Plus, previewing Lakers and Celtics

The New York Times' basketball newsletter The Bounce is checking in on the NBA's games in China and previewing the upcoming seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. The league's return to the Chinese market remains a talking point given past tensions between the NBA and China, while fans are weighing in on expectations for two of the league's most storied franchises.

Why now: The NBA is playing games in China again after years of strained relations, and fans are eager for previews of the Lakers and Celtics seasons.

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