This Day in History: First NBA Team to Play Basketball in China

On August 24, 1979, the Washington Bullets became the first professional US sports team invited to China.

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WATCH: Jimmer Fredette's 75-Point Scoring Spree Ends in Shanghai Loss

The game went down to the final seconds when Beikong guard Pierre Jackson sealed the deal with a crisp three-pointer to win 137-136.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 12 November 2018

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