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

3 comments:

sqrlslyr said...

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

Iamhoosier said...

Bah, humbug.

The New Albanian said...

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