Ok, so this is a bit out of character for me. No, not the "drinking Olympia while sitting at a bar" part. The "into a BASKETBALL game" bit. You see, I really haven't ever cared for basketball, to me, the game was always something to do in gym class when there's nothing else to do.
But here at 317, when I've been sitting at the bar longer than anticipated (thanks to the owner for giving me a couple of free drinks), and I find myself getting fairly excited about the Celtics/Lakers game. Maybe it's because it brings back high school memories- the last time there was a Boston-LA final I was really into the Red Hot Chili Peppers and BloodSugarSexMagik was new (to the uninitiated- they have a song about Magic Johnson (on Mother's Milk)). Maybe it's the unadulterated competition, Maybe it's the slick, wiley moves each team relies on to score. Which, in an entirely non-linear way conjures up memories of racing alleycats. Regardless, I'm having a hell of a time, getting involved in basketball is a passion I normally eschew.
I suggest you try it sometime.