NBA Global Games China 2014 presented by ZTE Mobile by numbers

Brooklyn Nets and Sacramento Kings to Arrive in Shanghai Oct 9

SHANGHAI –NBA Global Games China 2014 presented by ZTE Mobile is part of the NBA’s effort to connect with fans globally. The Brooklyn Nets will take on the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 12, 2014 at the Mercedes-Benz Arenain Shanghai and will meet again at the MasterCard Center in Beijing on Oct. 15. Below is a look at somefacts and figures about the NBA’s efforts to bring the authentic NBA experience to fans in China:

38,987 – Special wood squares shipped to China to make up the courts in Shanghai and Beijing

9,160 – Meals will be served to league and team personnel during Global Games China

2,197 –Hotelroom nights will be occupied by league and team personnel during Global Games China

1,000– Towels that will be used by the Nets and Kingsduring the games

960– Cases of Coca-Colawill be consumed during the teams’ trip to China

410–Cases of Gatorade will be consumed during the teams’ trip to China

72–Official NBA game basketballs transported to China ahead of the games

18–The games between the Brooklyn Nets and Sacramento Kings will markthe NBA’s 17th and 18th games in China