ANNOUNCING THE XMAS TO ALL-STAR CONTEST WINNER

The winner of our "mid-term" contest, running from December 26 through the all-star game, is Bigpygme. Congratulations, Michael, on winning a free subscription to Sam's Celtics Forum for next year. But don't stop entering the contest. We need "spoilers."

Here are the rankings (and it was very close):

5 Bigpygme
4 NYCelt and Bobc
3 Jeb and gyso
2 Beat
1 Swede

The next contest begins with tonight's game against Sacramento and runs through the end of the regular season. And there will also be a contest for the year-long winner.

Thanks to all who entered, and I hope we see many more entries as the season progresses.

Best to all,

Sam