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17,000 fans packed the MasterCard Center on October 11th, 2012 in Beijing, China to watch the 2012 NBA champion Miami Heat take on the Los Angeles Clippers in a preseason game. China has emerged as a major market for the NBA, and the NBA staged the preseason game to fulfill demand of a Chinese fanbase thirsty for NBA action in their own backyard. Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade returned to the Heat after surgery on his left knee and recorded 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks and 5 points to aid LeBron James and Chris Bosh to victory over the Clippers 94-80.
Presented here is one of two Miami Heat road jerseys worn by Dwyane Wade during the Heats’ preseason victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at the MasterCard Center in Beijing, China on October 11th, 2012. The red mesh pullover jersey features gold piping and a white stripe on the black fabric on the lateral sides of the jersey. An embroidered NBA “Logoman” patch is affixed to the jersey’s left shoulder. “MIAMI” appears across the chest in white-on-black tackle twill. The number “3” appears on the chest and back of the jersey in white-on-black tackle twill. An NBA AUTHENTICS “EVERY PLAYER.EVERY GAME MHE 00926” tag appears on the jersey’s left front tail. An Adidas NBA AUTHENTICS Climacool size “XL” manufacturer’s tag with a “LENGTH+2” flag is affixed to the jersey’s left front tail. “WADE” is displayed across the back of the jersey in white tackle twill. The jersey displays evidence of game use, with white stains occurring on the chest of the jersey. This game used Miami Heat road jersey worn by Dwyane Wade comes with an LOA from the MeiGray Group (MHE 00926) for the game use.