Delayed NBA Season Begins

The Takeaway

After weeks of delay, the shortened NBA season began on Sunday. Takeaway sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin  spent roughly 12 and a half hours watching basketball on Christmas Day. He breaks down the day’s games, and also looks back at the major sports moments of 2011.

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