The Miami Heat host the Detroit Pistons Thursday in their first game since the team's trip to China.
The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the AmericanAirlines Arena.
"It's exciting to be back here after a long trip to China, it's good to be back home," said LeBron James. "First game back home is in front of our home fans, so it should be fun."
Dwyane Wade is expected to sit out as he recovers from a knee injury.
PHOTOS: Heat practice after China
Published On: Oct 17 2012 06:00:04 PM EDT
Updated On: Oct 18 2012 08:19:23 AM EDT
Heat host the Detroit Pistons on Thursday
The Miami Heat hold their first practice since their trip to China.
The Heat are 1-2 during the preseason. Their lone win came against the Los Angeles Clippers in Beijing. The Pistons are 2-2 so far this preseason.
The Heat host the Boston Celtics in the regular season opener on October 30.
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