Pre was back in Los Angeles to cover a sporting event.  He was writing up his article for the Associated Press.  As a freelance journalist he took assignments at will.  He liked a variety of jobs and took his time.  This job was coving a Lakers game.  Basketball was an American game that fascinated him.  He looked at h9is notes; even though they had lost the game was close and exciting.  He went through describing the play by play.  When he finished, he took another look and wondered to edit a few paragraphs, yet he liked the strange flow of words.