China ends NBA blackout, will air Lakers-Heat Game 5 of the NBA Finals

China’s state-run television is ending its year-long ban on the NBA

Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat will air Friday.

The NBA and China have a complicated relationship that has made headlines several times.

On Oct. 4, 2019, Houston’s Rockets manager put out a tweet in support of the Hong Kong protests

China’s state-run TV refused to air games.

Customers were prohibited from ordering online custom gear with the words “Free Hong Kong” on them.

via foxnews.com

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