Because they are recuperating from injuries, Yao Ming and Wang ZhiZhi had to sit out the entire game during China’s 119-73 loss to Team USA on Monday. To see more photos from the game, click here. To see more photos from events leading up to the game, click here to see the first page and keep clicking ‘Next’ at the bottom of the page to see more photos.

No surprise here. The Chinese national team lost to Team USA in an exhibition game in Guangzhou, 119-73. The game will air on ESPN2 later tonight at 9:30pm Eastern time.

To see more photos from the game, click here. To see more photos from events leading up to the game, click here and keep clicking ‘Next’ at the bottom of the page to see more photos where you’ll see the following:

*The hotel where both teams are staying
*Team USA’s arrival in Guangzhou
*Yao’s new Rocket teammate Shane Battier
*The Chinese team’s departure from Beijing and arrival in Guangzhou
*The Team USA practice
*The stadium where they played
*A welcome reception between the USA team in matching suits
*A translated interview with Battier

Thanks for all the work posting these photos, Raymond!

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