My plan worked and probably had the added benefit that I was on the train out of NYC when I got a text from some of my friends to get together and watch hoops.
Given I have nothing to do tomorrow, I think had I been at my apartment, I might have gone and drank. I don't really know what I would have done since I wasn't in that situation.
Either way, games are not nearly as exciting today as they were yesterday, but it's all good. And once again, I'm sober.