Sunday, December 25, 2011

Finally, some relief: Real basketball begins today.


See if you can guess what I'll be doing today. It's craft beer and the NBA, with the only question being which Chinese carry-out joint is open?

NBA Kicks Off Shortened Season On Christmas Day, by Linda Wertheimer and Tom Goldman (NPR; includes link to audio) 
Men's professional basketball was on a long break because of the lockout. But on Christmas Day, the NBA season begins with a five-game package featuring exciting teams and glittering superstars. There's a rematch between defending champion Dallas and everyone's favorite team to hate — the Miam Heat.

Photo credit and an excellent remembrance at The History Rat blog

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3 comments:

  1. sqrlslyr10:06 AM

    Maybe you are Jewish? Sounds like my wife's annual December 25th tradition, except you left out going to the movies. (John L. Smith)

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  2. Iamhoosier10:29 AM

    Bah, humbug.

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  3. The New Albanian8:54 PM

    We usually DO go to the movies. This year, not.

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