ALBANY NIGHTS: IT'S MUSIC TO YOUR EARS.(SPORTS)

Byline: GREG HAYMES Staff writer

Man cannot live on hoops alone.

The thrill of victory demands a hearty celebration.

And the agony of defeat cries out for a soul-soothing session of solace.

Either way, after the nets are cut down and the crowd has filed out of the arena, you may want to know what your nightlife entertainment options are around the downtown Albany scene.

Of course, this ain't Manhattan.

The concept of a 24-hour downtown hasn't made it this far up the Hudson yet, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to do but head back to the hotel and watch ``Coach'' reruns.

So whether you want to toast a big …