How does the importance of basketball in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and in the poem “Victory” convey similar themes about the culture of the Spokane reservation and poverty?

Basketball is a natural past-time in Spokane Reserve. It does not cost much money to play. It is something to look forward to it is one of the only positive things that bring the reserve together. Victory in basketball means a small and important symbol of hope for the marginalised people on the reserve.