The two game pre-season tour of China for the defending NBA champions Miami Heat and the L.A. Clippers came to a sensational close in Shanghai this afternoon. After the Heat won the first game in Beijing by 14 points the Clippers were able to turn the tables on the Heat in the second encounter.
The game saw a lot of play from both sides’ reserve players with Jamal Crawford scoring 15 off the bench. DeAndre Jordan was eight for eight for a team-high 19 points. Blake Griffin added 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The Heat were led by Rodney Carney, who finished with 16. LeBron and Dwyane Wade, quiet in limited time finishing with 11 and 7 respectively. LA taking it comfortably 99-89. The teams return to the US now for the start of regular season play at the end of the month.