Warriors vs. Suns: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Golden State Warriors (27-6) play against the Phoenix Suns (6-6) at Footprint Center

Game Time: 5:00 PM EST on Saturday December 25, 2021

Golden State Warriors 116, Phoenix Suns 107 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Golden State Warriors @warriors
Holly Jolly DUB pic.twitter.com/6BD9v72Iqs – 9:01 PM TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Watching Lakers/Nets after Warriors/Suns is like getting Pizza Hut after fresh oysters. This is not the taste I was hoping to end the night on. – 8:46 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Stephen Curry scores 33, Otto Porter delivers late in Warriors’ win over Suns nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/25/ste… – 8:45 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’ve still got to get it to him for sure.” Mikal Bridges on Deandre Ayton, who scored 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting in #Suns loss tp #Warriors on #Christmas2021 pic.twitter.com/vUCUlrrFd5 – 8:44 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker said his leg is fine. Just knee to knee action. #Suns – 8:39 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Quinndary Weatherspoon said that several people in the organization told him that Klay sung his praises to the front office after the way he defended Thompson in several GLeague practices in Santa Cruz. – 8:38 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“They wanted it more and they played like it.” Devin Booker after #Suns #Christmas2021 loss to #Warriors pic.twitter.com/fIM5xur1Bc – 8:34 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
8 Points
8 Rebounds
10 Assists
3 Steals
3 Blocks
#NBAAllStar worthy performance today from #DraymondGreen pic.twitter.com/K5hUd9FaX5 – 8:31 PM Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Steph Curry, after a “good test” and Christmas career high in The Valley: pic.twitter.com/lF4he5s9La – 8:27 PM Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
James Harden invading the airspace and drawing fouls like it’s Rockets-Warriors all over again – 8:25 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Steph Curry is shooting 32.4% in 3 games vs the Suns this season. pic.twitter.com/tjO8DntPcX – 8:25 PM Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After the Warriors notched a statement win over the Suns in a battle on Christmas, NBA Twitter chimed in with reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 8:25 PM Golden State Warriors PR @WarriorsPR
FINAL: Warriors 116, Suns 107 pic.twitter.com/e9HYHDPoCk – 8:24 PM Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
from Suns/Warriors, to this. – 8:18 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Christmas career-high 33 points today in Phoenix for the one and only #StephenCurry
#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/PyJgK6QE8i – 8:17 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’re man enough to take our L and keep it moving.” Devin Booker. #Suns pic.twitter.com/ob0plVsf3b – 8:13 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Season-high in scoring
& clutch buckets to seal the Dub
@googlecloud || Player of the Game pic.twitter.com/TZZdXKK2Z3 – 8:04 PM Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
Interestingly enough, even with Wiggins, Poole, Lee, Moody, Wiseman, Klay all out, what separated the Warriors from the Suns tonight was… their depth. – 8:04 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Warriors got an offensive rebound on 6 of Steph Curry’s 11 misses from 3 – 8:01 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I never want to say a team played harder than us.”
Monty Williams said #Warriors played harder, outhustled them for 50-50 balls.
He was critical of the timely offensive rebounds #Suns got.
He also said the ball movement wasn’t consistent for the whole game. #Suns – 7:58 PM Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
What a Christmas gift to hear Doris Burke commenting on this Suns-Warriors game instead of the absolutely terrible and unprepared Jeff Van Gundy. Does her homework, knows the players and how the teams play. Van Gundy just walks in, wings it and babbles. Elevate Doris to No. 1. – 7:55 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Monty Williams didn’t see the Suns’ usual ball movement tonight. Called it “non-existent” in certain stretches of the game. – 7:55 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Monty Williams said it is rare for him to even hint at his team being outworked but said the Warriors played harder than the Suns today. – 7:54 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
CP3 with tonight’s @FanDuel Stat Line of the Game pic.twitter.com/W3DoTRBl1W – 7:54 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“They played harder than us. And it’s rare that I would consider saying that about our team.” – Monty Williams on the Warriors – 7:54 PM Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Otto Porter Jr. had 10 points in the final 5 minutes of the 4th quarter against the Suns, tied for the most by a Warriors player this season.
Stephen Curry had 10 points in the final 5 minutes of the 4th quarter against the Clippers on October 21. – 7:53 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns failed to crack an AST% of at least 50% for only the seventh time since the start of last season. Warriors’ second and third rotations were more sound throughout the day. – 7:53 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
That’s a pretty rough loss for the Suns. At home. Against a depleted Warriors team. – 7:50 PM Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
Porter will get the deserved accolades, but when you see Green, Payton, Looney on the court with Curry in the final 2:30 and you’re Steve Kerr, you have to feel very confident defensively. JTA got some key defensive time as well. – 7:49 PM Joe Vardon @joevardon
Outstanding Warriors win. Steph Curry scored 10 of his 33 points in Q4. Otto Porter Jr. was brilliant with 19p. Devin Booker (5-19) and Jae Crowder (3-11) really struggled for Suns, who were led by Chris Paul’s 21p. Suns’ 15-game home streak snapped. theathletic.com/realtime/rTRPl… – 7:46 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
10 points in the final five minutes for Otto Porter Jr. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/2SYGiQD5KV – 7:46 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Not a great loss for the Suns, considering Klay, Wiggins and Iguodala were out, and that’s saying nothing of potential tiebreakers down the road, but not the end of the world here. Warriors are a damn good team. That 4th matchup in a few months will be fun – 7:45 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Final 📊
Stephen – 33p/4r/6a/3s/1b
Otto – 19p/6r/3a/1s
Gary – 14p/8r/2a/1s
JK – 12p/1r
Beli – 10p/2r/2a
Draymond – 8p/8r/10a/3s/3b
Kevon – 8p/10r/2a/1b
Quinndary – 6p/1r/1s/1b
Juan – 4p/2r/3a/2s/1b
Cheeze – 2p pic.twitter.com/9QGzhix1sK – 7:43 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Fired up
#DraymondGreen || #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/BrqOwiHKeX – 7:42 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
MOOD 🗣 pic.twitter.com/9ZC67gY2oD – 7:38 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Steph Curry created 52 points for the Warriors as a direct result of him being double teamed today. pic.twitter.com/L4PSwD6r8m – 7:38 PM Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
People have cast him out over these past two years, now look at him.
– Steph Curry on Otto Porter Jr. – 7:38 PM Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Gross to lose a 5% on Christmas after a 5-0 start to the day but Suns were the wrong side today. Otto Porter & Gary Payton II held it down. I didn’t think the Dubs would have the wings to get it done in Phoenix today. Even Draymond was banging 3’s…1st NBA 5% L of the season 😔 – 7:36 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
AND TO ALL A GOODNIGHT! pic.twitter.com/8hm5ShCEYw – 7:36 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Steph Curry is 21-14 vs Chris Paul in his career. pic.twitter.com/GUyQyYuJqI – 7:36 PM StatMuse @statmuse
The Warriors were without Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole and Andre Iguodala (plus Klay Thompson obviously).
Steph shot 10-27.
They won in Phoenix shooting 49/38% as a team.
Scary. pic.twitter.com/2pugb0ytSD – 7:36 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Wilt Chamberlain comes up big for the Warriors – 7:35 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns now trail 2-1 in the season series against the Warriors. Long wait until that’s decided on March 30. – 7:35 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Warriors win it 116-107. Steph finishes with a Christmas career high 33 points. Otto Porter finishes with 19 including some gigantic shots down the stretch.
And they did it without Iguodala, Poole, Wiggins, Lee, Klay and Wiseman.
Best win of the season for the Warriors. – 7:35 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
final pic.twitter.com/p1zGBcN70b – 7:35 PM Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Great game between Warriors-Suns! OK, get ready for a game that’s probably not quite as good! Merry Christmas! – 7:35 PM Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Warriors beat Suns at their own game of clutch and in their own bldg too. Couldn’t be more impressed. And can’t wait to see them in person on Jan 5 – 7:34 PM Damion Lee @Dami0nLee
Yessirrrrrrrrr fellas!!!
Great W!! #Dubnation – 7:34 PM The Ringer @ringernba
“Tell Phoenix. I want them to know it was me.” pic.twitter.com/vTzV9tGpgx – 7:34 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
In a game that would be decided by who could score while the Suns sold out against Curry, the Warriors got:
19 from Otto Porter
14 from Gary Payton II
12 from Jonathan Kuminga – 7:34 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
DUBS WIN pic.twitter.com/r8w1Tgg9aK – 7:34 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Otto Porter Jr. going to be sipping on that Kirkland champagne tonight – 7:34 PM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Warriors walk out of the Valley with a 116-107 win over the Suns, down five players — four of which are major rotational players. – 7:34 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Warriors are 27-6. They just took back the league’s #1 record from the Suns in Phoenix. That was the best of their 27 wins. Outlasted the healthy Suns with seven players and several coaches out. – 7:34 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: GSW 116, PHX 107
Ayton: 18 Pts, 7 Reb, 8-10 FG
Paul: 21 Pts, 8 Ast, 6 Reb
Bridges: 17 Pts, 6 Reb
Curry: 33 Pts, 6 Ast, 10-26 FG – 7:33 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Warriors 116 #Suns 107 Final. – 7:33 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
What a game. Great win for the Warriors. – 7:33 PM Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
Huge win for Warriors. – 7:33 PM Drew Shiller @DrewShiller
And the Warriors are missing like 13 rotation players 😂 – 7:33 PM Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Jim Boeheim once told me Otto Porter was the Best Small Forward in Big East History | Zagsblog zagsblog.com/2013/03/15/boe… – 7:33 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
OTTO-MATIC – 7:33 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Otto Porter missed and I’m legit stunned. – 7:33 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
The Otto Porter quarter. – 7:33 PM Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Otto Porter doing his best Steph – 7:33 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Warriors got this one on Ottopilot. – 7:33 PM Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
OTTO PORTER PACKING THE SUNS UP OMG 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/HAp8qiN3S7 – 7:33 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
OTTO PORTER JR. = CLUTCH pic.twitter.com/KpPf7zDkMy – 7:32 PM Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Otto Porter for MVVM (Most Valuable Vet Minimum) – 7:32 PM Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Otto Porter right now. pic.twitter.com/8aIQn1g8aw – 7:32 PM Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Steve Kerr is having a real heat check moment right sitting Steph and running plays for Otto Porter – 7:32 PM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Otto Porter Jr. is Mr. clutch for the Warriors tonight. Has hit two huge 3-pointers in the past few minutes — his only threes of the night (which feels hard to believe) – 7:31 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Three of Otto Porter Jr.’s biggest jumpers of the season in this fourth quarter. He has 14 points filling in as the starting small forward despite playing most of the season as a capable 4/5. One of the league’s best offseason minimum signings. – 7:31 PM Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
Otto Porter out here like pic.twitter.com/n6VXwGBX9f – 7:30 PM Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Clear out for Otto Porter. Let the man cook. – 7:30 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Otto.
Porter.
Jr.
Huge shots. Has 14. #Suns down six with 1:40 left. #Warriors – 7:30 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
It feels like Otto Porter Jr has finally found his ideal home/role in the NBA. – 7:30 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
The Otto Porter Jr. Takeover – 7:30 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Death by Otto Porter Jr? That’s rough. OPJ hits back-to-back jumpers and the Suns are down 6 with 1:40 to go – 7:30 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Porter hits back-to-back middies and the Suns are now down 6 with 1:40 to go – 7:30 PM Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
As much as I’d like to see the Mavericks in thr West Finals, give me 7 games of GS-PHX and I’m OK. The quality of those two teams, and esp as how they match up vs each other is fabulous – 7:29 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
J A 3
C R O W D E R pic.twitter.com/DVOHl9YPeN – 7:29 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker grabbed at his right leg after collision. He’s walking it off. #Suns – 7:29 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
It might get lost in the shuffle of some other big performances off the bench today — but Otto Porter continues hit big shots and play big minutes. A solid offseason pickup continues to pay dividends. – 7:28 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker stayed down for a second holding his right knee after that Kevon Looney screen. Looks like he’s staying in the game and trying to walk it off – 7:28 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
1⃣1⃣ 3’s = 🍔
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a fountain drink! pic.twitter.com/ClopavjGu4 – 7:28 PM Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
This is a richly entertaining and amazing NBA game. Imagine adding Wiggins, Poole, Klay T. And Wiseman to it. – 7:28 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Chris Paul with two huge plays late in the clock, first that step behind 3 and then perfect setup for Crowder’s 3 and it’s down to 2. Suns have scored on 4 straight possessions, 10 points. – 7:28 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
💪 #DraymondGreen 💪
#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/VjH5cGrY1f – 7:27 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Big shot from Jae Crowder in a game that’s been full of haymakers. We’ve got ourselves a 2-point game with 2:47 to go, Steph Curry set to check back in – 7:26 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Crowder 3. #Suns down two. – 7:26 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Green with a huge play. #Suns down five. – 7:25 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Best point differential in the 3rd quarter this season:
154 — Warriors
80 — Utah Jazz
The Warriors are almost lapping the field. pic.twitter.com/zoxvqYIuLw – 7:25 PM Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
fascinating crunchtime with ayton on the floor and warriors staying big. wrote about that chess match here: si.com/nba/2021/12/24… – 7:24 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Landry went from one end to the other with this one. pic.twitter.com/HEaSSh7UnU – 7:23 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
5-point game with 5:04 to go.
Suns are officially about to enter crunch-time, where they’re 12-1 this season with a league-best +4.3 point differential. Pretty good test for them today! – 7:22 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
With 5:04 left, Curry is at 34 minutes. Does Kerr ride him out, or try to squeeze a few minutes of rest in with just a five-point lead? – 7:21 PM The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Kuminga goes UP and UNDER 😤
pic.twitter.com/RR8s0a3F78 – 7:21 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Kuminga has been solid, but would like to see Kerr go back to GPII and Porter here to close it out. – 7:21 PM Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
Curry 3-point odometer: 2,999. – 7:18 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Clutch time likely coming up with GSW up 7 with 7 mins left. PHX leads the NBA with a 49.1 net rating when score is within 5 under 5 mins to go. GSW is 8th with 16.0 net rating. – 7:18 PM Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Warriors had two of the best seasons of non-playoff misery ever to help set the table for what’s happening now. Man …
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 7:18 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Got to be getting more difficult for Kerr to keep Kuminga out of the rotation even once the full complement returns. – 7:18 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton back in. #Suns – 7:18 PM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Steph is on a heater. Has 10 points this quarter, and still 6:46 to play.
Kuminga has also been great this quarter, playing strong defense on CP3 and executing some pretty incredible finishes on the other end. – 7:17 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
what a bright time
it’s the right time
*for buckets*
📺 #NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/3sHcEilipu – 7:17 PM Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
I will talk about this on the pod tonight but Suns/Warriors is EXACTLY the type of game the league should emphasize on Christmas whenever possible. Talented teams that play a fun, engaging style and also know this opponent extremely well. Phenomenal basketball. – 7:17 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Curry’s next 3-pointer will give him 3,000 for his career – 7:17 PM Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
We watching the former Washington Wizards Christmas Game:
Otto Porter Jr.
Gary Payton II
JaVale McGee
Chris Chiozza
Chandler Hutchison
😅 – 7:17 PM Golden State Warriors PR @WarriorsPR
With 33 points, Stephen Curry has his 13th game of 30-plus points this season. He has scored 30-or-more points in four consecutive games. – 7:16 PM Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
Kuminga might have a future. My goodness. Only 19. – 7:16 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Warriors up 7 after Suns got caught ball-watching Steph’s heat check. Curry has scored or assisted on 15 of the Dubs’ 20 points in the 4Q so far – 7:16 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Steph exorcizing some of his own personal ghosts of Christmas past. He’s up to 33 points.
Warriors just 6:46 away from what would be their most impressive win of the year. – 7:15 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kuminga reverse on the baseline.
Green flexes.
#Suns down seven.
Timeout #Suns with 6:46 left. #Warriors.
Warriors on 10-2 run. – 7:15 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Imagine when Kuminga isn’t mostly work off instinct? What a talent. – 7:15 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Now 19 points off turnovers and 17 second-chance points for the Warriors. Finals flashbacks – 7:15 PM Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
How sweet was that up and under by Kuminga?? – 7:15 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Kuminga has played REALLY good defense on Chris Paul this quarter – 7:15 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Steph has absolutely roasted Jae Crowder both on and off the ball tonight. Just doesn’t have the lateral movement. – 7:14 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Curry 3 stepback over Johnson.
#Suns down five. – 7:14 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Johnson passes up 3, but finds Bridges on drive and dish.
#Suns down two.
Booker back in for Payne.
Ayton still sitting.
Green back in. – 7:13 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
30 for 30 😎
& counting pic.twitter.com/NSNcvqllYp – 7:13 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Steph Curry is just dissecting the Suns’ defense in this 4th quarter. They’re keeping pace with buckets but he’s killing them – 7:12 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Cam Payne from beyond. 👌 pic.twitter.com/6vJynhhNas – 7:12 PM Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
My guy JaVale with some holiday cheer to rookie Jonathan Kuminga. pic.twitter.com/ZQQXepNejK – 7:12 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
“OH MY GOODNESS!”
#StephenCurry || #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/xHQ6a5efBz – 7:12 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Shamet coast to coast after Paul deflection on Bjelica.
Curry turned his back on the driving Shamet, who dunked it.
Porter Jr. answered with 3. #Suns down two. – 7:11 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bjelica coming up big early in 4th. Has 10. #Suns down one as Payne answers. – 7:10 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Warriors-Suns has been amazing. – 7:10 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Tie game as Shamet scores. #Suns – 7:10 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
This is quite the performance by the Warriors, on the road against the fully loaded Suns – 7:08 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
all tied up heading into the final frame
BRING THE ENERGY #DUBNATION 🗣 pic.twitter.com/eTpv2SePIb – 7:06 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Tied 84-84 going into fourth.
#Suns now have 17 bench points as Johnson scored eight points in the 3rd after an 0-for-3 effort in the 1st half. #Warriors – 7:06 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Get your eggnog, we’re all tied up. pic.twitter.com/UId41F2iH4 – 7:06 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
dashing through the lane
📺 #NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/fxAxq9nEu9 – 7:06 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Tied at 84 heading into the 4th. Chris Paul had a season-high 16 points in the first half but didn’t score in the 3rd. Booker 5-of-16. Curry 6-for-18. At least one of them is gonna step it up in these last 12 mins. – 7:05 PM Joe Vardon @joevardon
This is what the NBA had in mind. Through Q3 in Phoenix, we are tied at 84. Warriors are short handed and Curry (6-18) isn’t shooting well. Incredible effort to be where they are. STeph is still the high man (23p) while Paul, Ayton have 16p each for Suns. – 7:05 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Kerr has to be proud of the way his group has kept pushing today. Weatherspoon has given the Warriors 6 points in 11 minutes off the bench. Kuminga has 10 points in 14 minutes. Warriors walk into the 4th quarter with a chance to win — without a long list of rotation players. – 7:05 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 84, GSW 84
Ayton: 16 Pts, 7 Reb, 7-9 FG
Bridges: 15 Pts, 5 Reb, 5-8 FG
Paul: 16 Pts, 5 Ast, 4 Reb
Curry: 23 Pts, 6-18 FG – 7:04 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Two of the 10 Warriors who’ve played don’t have a rebound:
Chiozza
Bjelica – 7:04 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Quinndary Weatherspoon’s given the Warriors an active, disruptive defensive presence in spurts tonight. Basically playing the GP2 role when he’s off the floor. Weatherspoon’s on a 10-day hardship contract, but was briefly in GSW camp, a guy they targeted for Santa Cruz. – 7:03 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Warriors have 2 players (Curry, GP2) in double figures, Suns have 4 – 7:03 PM Sean Highkin @highkin
JaVale palmed Kuminga’s head like a basketball there, it’ll probably get upgraded – 7:02 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
JaVale McGee bit on the Kuminga pump fake and grabbed the rookie’s head on the way down. JaVale immediately knew what he did and went to apologize to Chiozza – 7:02 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Flagrant 1 for McGee – 7:02 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
🗣 COUNT IT
@Devin Booker #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/ucoyNpRSZa – 7:02 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Think McGee is getting at least a flagrant one on this one. #Suns – 7:02 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
That’s probably going to end up a flagrant foul on McGee. – 7:01 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Obvious Flagrant 1 on JaVale McGee – 7:01 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Oooof. Refs are definitely gonna review that foul on JaVale McGee. Don’t think he meant to grab him like that, but that was dangerous – 7:01 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Chris Chiozza needed that bucket. Had missed 20 of his last 26 shots, including last 7 in a row, – 7:00 PM Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
been a while since the finals, had forgotten that every zoomed in shot of the Phoenix Suns crowd is a time portal back to Woodstock ’69. – 6:59 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Cam was sneaky with this one. pic.twitter.com/kNCAp0SjI5 – 6:59 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Eight big points for Cam Johnson during this latest #Suns surge
Up three with under two minutes in third. – 6:58 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns went on a quick 9-0 run with the two Cams to reclaim the lead. 11-2 run overall, with Cam Johnson scoring 8 of those 11 – 6:58 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chiozza bucket. #Suns up one. – 6:57 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Warriors have been caught numerous times sagging off of shooters. Suns now 8-for-20 from 3. – 6:57 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Payne 3. #Suns up 3. – 6:56 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
CAM. JOHNSON! pic.twitter.com/wj3MH2aoZX – 6:56 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Johnson 3. Tie game. #Suns – 6:55 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Johnson with the hustle rebound and putback, Fouled by Looney.
Hits FT. #Suns down 3. – 6:55 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Bench points are 20-6 GSW as the Cams check in. Suns gotta close that gap. – 6:55 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Warriors up 19-9 in the 3Q after Chris Paul’s tech. Suns could really use a better stretch from Payne here after a rough first half – 6:53 PM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
We’re eight minutes into the third quarter and the only substitution Kerr has made is JTA for Porter.
Beli, Chiozza and Kuminga have yet to see the floor. Which also means Looney has played the entire period. – 6:53 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Looney with the rare dribble drive for a bucket.
Then Chris Paul gets a tech after feeling he got fouled on the drive.
#Suns down six with 4:35 left in 3rd as Golden State has opened third quarter on 19-9 run.
#Warriors lead 77-71. – 6:52 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Two-Way Loon
📺 #NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/IhXRYL6yVR – 6:52 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Suns 2/9 in the paint, 1/7 on floaters have only gotten one 3PA in the quarter. 9 points in 7:25. – 6:51 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Working on Christmas.
@Deandre Ayton #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/1ZEAFnm5m8 – 6:51 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Second straight game Gary Payton II is doing good work filling the void left by Jordan Poole, Andrew Wiggins and Damion Lee.
GPII’s game is an exquisite blend of lightning and grit – 6:50 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Warriors now up to 17 points off the Suns’ 10 turnovers – 6:50 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Example of the type of on the fly communication and rotation Warriors are capable of. Even when Draymond unexpectedly runs back out to CP they’re able to rotate behind. Nevertheless Suns movement almost beats it. pic.twitter.com/JRQ8ILe22v – 6:45 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
The way Booker just feel, that looked awkward, but he got up smiling.
Considering his hamstring history, that was a good sign. Missed seven games with a left hamstring strain.
Is in his 4th game back. – 6:44 PM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Steph Curry has scored 20+ points on Christmas for the first time in his career. 21 points so far tonight. – 6:44 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Warriors have come out as aggressors here in the 3Q with a 13-6 run to take the lead back, getting the Suns’ defense in rotation. Draymond hitting another 3 doesn’t help – 6:43 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Ball movement leading to BUCKETS
📺 #NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/u9lY68sB4e – 6:42 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Curry now has a new Christmas Day-high of 21 points. His previous high was 19 – 6:42 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton answers. Tie game. #Suns #Warriors – 6:41 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Warriors open 3rd on 10-4 run. Lead by two. – 6:41 PM Brad Botkin @bradbotkincbs
Mark Jones loves to overreact to Curry shots. He’s 5 for 16 and getting the “cooking with fish grease” treatment. – 6:38 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Curry now 5-for-16 – 6:37 PM Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Gary Payton II helped spark the Warriors in the first quarter against the Suns with a high-flying putback dunk on Christmas day. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/25/wat… – 6:36 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
second half starts NOW pic.twitter.com/fCNtsDhOJX – 6:34 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Postgame is done. Takeaways tomorrow for @celticsblog. Time for Suns-Warriors and then some Christmas fun with the family.
Better days to come, but might as well start trying to make them happen now. Enjoy the rest of Christmas and the basketball everyone! – 6:34 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
CP at the half:
16 PTS 4 AST 3 REB 5-7 FG
@Chris Paul #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/1uRRBrrCvr – 6:34 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Stay locked. 🔒
@Mikal Bridges #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/rX2fCPjOU4 – 6:31 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Sending us to the break in style.
@Chris Paul #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/Lc8PuPa21a – 6:23 PM NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
👀 Draymond!
#NBAXmas • #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/Cqy0jk8spy – 6:22 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges led collective effort on Curry, who didn’t beat shot clock.
#Suns up 62-58 at half as Paul gets rook Kuminga again, hits 3
PHX: Paul 16, Ayton 14, Bridges 13. Team: 52.4% FG (6-of-16 3s.). 6 bench pts
GSW: Curry 17, Payton II 12. Team: 46.5% FG (7-of-19 3s). Led by 10. – 6:22 PM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Warriors lost some of that steam they had early on in the second quarter — fueled by lack of depth and inability to survive the non-Steph minutes. Meanwhile, the Suns’ nearly fully healthy roster is showing its chops. All that being said, Warriors trail just 62-58 at the half – 6:21 PM Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Steph & CP3 making a mockery of defenders 6 inches taller by putting them on their hip and nullifying all of their physical advantages. what mastery those last ~60 seconds were. – 6:21 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Single digit lead at the break. pic.twitter.com/Q7mbz0VZfH – 6:20 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Chris Paul a +14 in that first half. Controlled the game in his 18 minutes. Phoenix’s lack of protocol players showed in the meat of that first half. Not a lot of room for Steph Curry. Needed 15 shots for 17 points. Warriors got enough random contributions to stick in it. – 6:20 PM Joe Vardon @joevardon
Awesome first half in Phoenix. Steph Curry (17 points) and Chris Paul (16 points) are dueling, Deandre Ayton is dominant (14p, 5r) and Mikal Bridges (13p) is the difference in this 52-48 Suns lead at the break. Warriors aren’t getting enough production out of a thin frontcourt. – 6:19 PM Jon Hamm @JonMHamm
CP3 tied Kuminga’s shoelaces together without picking up his dribble – 6:19 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
quick break & we’re back at it pic.twitter.com/86Gigin8vc – 6:19 PM Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
This is the NBA on Christmas Day game we asked Santa for!!
🙏🏽🎄🏀🍿 Warriors @ Suns – 6:19 PM Amin Elhassan @DarthAmin
CP said yall gonna stop putting children on me 🤣🤣🤣 – 6:19 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
👌 WE SEE YOU CP 👌 – 6:18 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Didn’t even see what happened. Just saw Kuminga on the ground and Chris Paul pulling up for 3 lol – 6:18 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Suns have 14 second chance points off 6 offensive rebounds. That’s the difference in this first half. – 6:18 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 62, GSW 58
Ayton: 14 Pts, 5 Reb, 6-7 FG
Paul: 16 Pts, 4 Ast
Bridges: 13 Pts, 4-5 FG
Curry: 17 Pts, 5-15 FG
Suns outscored Warriors 35-25 in 2Q – 6:18 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
That Chris Paul 3 nearly blew the roof off – 6:18 PM Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Scared the hell out of me when Chris Paul split that double and Looney’s leg was in the way. – 6:18 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
LOL Stephen sheesh
#StephenCurry || #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/BnQXcQfZVj – 6:17 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker turns ball over, but gets back on defense to prevent dunk from the rookie Kuminga.
Hits FTs. #Suns down one. – 6:16 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Book BATTLING down there. 😤
@Devin Booker #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/5Dgap0QN3A – 6:15 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Awesome first half from Ayton – 6:15 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
On the move 💥 pic.twitter.com/qSUTlHYQdW – 6:14 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Steph missing shots here in the 2nd Q after a nice start, but he’s getting much better looks than in Phoenix earlier in the month – 6:14 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Gary Payton II again from 3. Is 2-of-3.
Curry is 2-of-8 from 3.
#Suns up four as Bridges answers with a two. – 6:14 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Warriors don’t have a chance unless Curry makes shots. After rolling early, he’s cooled off – 6:13 PM Brad Botkin @bradbotkincbs
Curry’s shooting is so inconsistent this year, and his misses are uncharacteristically errant. Not just short or long. Combine the finishing issues, and we might have to start considering the impact of the new ball – 6:13 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker over Curry. #Suns up five. – 6:12 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Gary Payton II has been a pain in the Suns’ ass today. Hitting shots (4-for-5), tipping loose balls, he’s just everywhere out there – 6:12 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
GP2 coulda looked down the rim with how high he got for that offensive rebound my goodness – 6:11 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Green wanted foul on Booker on transition drive as he said Booker used his off arm to push off.
Didn’t get call.
Ayton got the bucket.
Green got a tech.
#Suns up 49-45. Timeout #Warriors with 4:04 left in 1st half.
On 22-8 after being down 37-27 early in the 2nd quarter. – 6:10 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Both teams are 17-for-34. Both teams have made 4 threes. The difference is Phoenix is +4 at the line – 6:09 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns up 4 after DA cleans up Booker’s layup on the break. Draymond wanted an offensive foul. Pretty impressive response from Phoenix in this 2Q – 6:08 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Warriors have played so well to start the game — but the lack of depth has really started to show itself over the last few minutes as Suns have climbed out of an early 10-point hole. Chiozza has struggled in his five minutes going 0-for-3 from the field. – 6:07 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Paul jumper. #Suns up 3. – 6:05 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
First Suns lead of the game on an Ayton hook shot. Crowd is awake now – 6:05 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton jump hook over Looney. #Suns take their first lead of game. – 6:05 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns take the lead while Steph gets a little rest – 6:05 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns had tied the game at 42 until a review ruled Jae Crowder’s 3 from a few plays ago was actually a 2. Suns down 42-41 – 6:04 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
I know this feels like a playoff game because the score doesn’t match the flow of the game which was like every Suns playoff game last year – 6:03 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges goes to basket in transition, is fouled.
Hits FTs.
Tie game. #Suns trailed by 10. Have never lead. – 6:03 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Steph Gonna Steph
#StephenCurry || #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/M7AHRxxV4F – 6:03 PM Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
I really really really enjoy the Kuminga cameos for GSW. “Hey everyone here’s our freak athlete 19 year old who can defend and has a weirdly high hoops IQ, enjoy!” – 6:02 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Like the no center lineup here by Monty. With CP and Booker on the floor, Draymond off the floor for the Warriors, they have no chance to defend it. Draymond back in. – 6:02 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker gets on the offensive glass, powers up, draws foul, scores.
Crowd goes crazy.
#Suns down two as Booker hits FT.
Green, Looney back in for #Warriors.
Ayton back in for #Suns for Johnson. – 6:02 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Big play by Book that should get him going. Expect an aggressive close to the first half from him here. – 6:02 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Been a rough 9 minutes for Bjelica – 6:02 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Grown man move, Book. That’s tough. – 6:02 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Curry 3.
Crowder 3.
#Suns down five. – 6:01 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Watch out for JaVale. pic.twitter.com/UcNZ5Fx9wM – 6:00 PM Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
It’s like Chris Paul studies the rule book for loopholes and misinterpretations. Masterful, honestly – 5:59 PM Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Steph Curry has been the NBA’s Most Underrated defender for years. But there ain’t no awards for that. Bout time he starts getting some credit. – 5:59 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Very good scouting report defense by Bjelica, keeping Paul on left side of floor, knowing he doesn’t want to explode hard for a left hand layup, and then contesting that fadeaway going back to his left shoulder. pic.twitter.com/uqm9EAT4zu – 5:59 PM Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
This pass by JTA is ridic pic.twitter.com/QxUB3xHHTe – 5:58 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Expecting Ayton to check in at 6 minute mark. Has 8 points in nine minutes on 4-of-5 shooting. #Suns – 5:58 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Warriors have had some nice counters ready for the Suns topsiding Steph, getting the ball below Steph so they have a better passing angle for him to go backdoor. – 5:56 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Chris Paul ain’t hearing the noise. He’s gonna keep doing whatever he can get away with, even if he shouldn’t. Even if it has dirt on it. Elite ref manipulator. – 5:56 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns going small.
Crowder, Johnson, Bridges, Booker, Paul. – 5:56 PM Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
After Draymond Jr. brought towels to the whole team the other night, he got his own (pint sized) chair this afternoon in Phoenix: pic.twitter.com/STnlBlKPPA – 5:55 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Curry finding Porter Jr. for dunk, answered by Bridges 3.
#Suns down five. – 5:55 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Quinndary JTA Quinndary pic.twitter.com/3RqlZ7s3gl – 5:53 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Warriors Box and 1 vs CP with Weatherspoon on him. They give up a JaVale dunk off the PnR going right up the gut. – 5:52 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Warriors up 10. – 5:50 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Warriors go 9/11 at the rim in the first quarter, allowing them to light up the Suns despite only 2/7 3 point shooting. – 5:47 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Just a really sharp first quarter from the Warriors. They produced 18 points in the paint despite the size mismatches. A handful of that came from cuts to counter the Suns’ switching. Good team, they are. – 5:47 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
JTA recovered from the mistake and a made a few good hustle plays. One of the Warriors’ all-time most-unlikely units makes it to the second quarter with a 6-point lead – 5:47 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
After one quarter. pic.twitter.com/VPvSZxob7g – 5:46 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Final minute aside, most impressive first quarter of the season by the Warriors. Ultrahigh energy, Efficient offense, good defense, 10 assists on 13 FGs
-Curry 11 points
-62pct FG – 5:46 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Hustle leading to hoops 💪
📺 #NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/TefFiRzFpj – 5:46 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Paul points to his head as he went to line after being fouled by the rookie Kuminga.
#Suns down 33-27 at end of 1st as Paul drew an earlier PF on Golden State with his rip move.
Considering #Warriors are 52.6% from field #Suns fortunate to be down only six. Had trailed by 10. – 5:46 PM Joe Vardon @joevardon
Juuuuust in case you’re watching Browns-Packers…we are through one quarter here in the NBA’s best game on Christmas. Warriors 33, Suns 27. Steph leads everybody with 11 points. Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton have 8 points apiece. Draymond has been all over the place (six assists). – 5:45 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Drop it in and put it up.
@Deandre Ayton #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/Jr8bC5wRk2 – 5:45 PM Yu Fu @YuFuTroy
CP3 man😂😂 pic.twitter.com/bTEpptL7RY – 5:45 PM Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Visited with the Suns recently and Monty Williams said he feels “somewhat responsible” for Deandre Ayton not getting his max extension done, like Doncic and Trae Young. “From a personal perspective, I feel like I failed him.” sports.yahoo.com/the-suns-have-… – 5:45 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: GSW 33, PHX 27
Paul: 8 Pts, 3 Ast
Ayton: 8 Pts, 4-5 FG
Booker: 3 Pts, 1-5 FG
Green: 3 Pts, 6 Ast, 2 Stl
Curry: 11 Pts, 3-6 FG
PHX: 6 1st quarter TOs – 5:44 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Four rip-through FTs and one offensive rebound putback by Chris Paul in the last 90 seconds of the first quarter has this within range for the Suns. Down 6. – 5:44 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Draymond Green had six assists in the first eight minutes. Here are his four best. pic.twitter.com/zHrxo2cr9R – 5:44 PM Sean Highkin @highkin
Absolutely iconic backcourt rip-through grift move by CP3 – 5:44 PM Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
CP3 draws a rip through foul from how far? 😭 – 5:44 PM Dan Favale @danfavale
juan toscano-anderson is just such a joy to watch – 5:43 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Chris Paul baits Kuming into a foul 70+ feet from the basket, getting two more free throws, then turns to the Warriors bench and … pic.twitter.com/qvvsAy9kiH – 5:43 PM Mike Richman @mikegrich
Chris Paul rip through on a rookie 90 feet from the rim. Merry Christmas everyone – 5:43 PM Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Knew exactly what Chris Paul was going to do as soon as I saw they were in the bonus lol – 5:43 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Lmao Chris Paul just smiled at the bench and pointed to his head after drawing that foul on the Warriors rookie – 5:42 PM Jimmy Spencer @JimmySpencer
Kuminga is going to have incredible highlights in this league. – 5:42 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Kuminga turned the corner and chose violence – 5:41 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Kuminga is an audacious dude – 5:41 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Paul in for Booker.
Seeing a lot of Booker 1-on-1. Has 3 on just 1-of-5 shooting.
Looking to see how he starts the second quarter once he’s back in the game. Could be nerves or overly excited or both early.
#Suns down seven with 70 seconds left 1st quarter. – 5:41 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Chris Paul immediately checks in and baits JTA for the foul that gets the Suns in the bonus. Steve Kerr was livid – 5:40 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Monty’s not playing around. Brings CP3 back in for the late first quarter. Could be a full stagger today. – 5:40 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Kuminga, Bjelica, Chiozza, Weatherspoon and Toscano-Anderson on the floor right now for the Warriors. – 5:39 PM Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The plan: NBA chat in the @SpotifyGrnroom after Warriors-at-Suns!
Join us here at (roughly) 7:30 PM ET to talk Kemba and the Knicks, Giannis and the Bucks and whatever happens in a rare Christmas game to feature the teams with the NBA’s top two records: spotifygr.link/steinline/live – 5:36 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
McGee, Shamet, Johnson, Booker and Payne in with #Suns down nine with 3:13 left in 1st quarter. – 5:36 PM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Six assists already for Draymond, and there are still three minutes left in the first. The Warriors’ ball movement so far has been on point. Playing with high energy and intensity – 5:36 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Bjelica’s body language often makes it difficult to know the difference between his mistakes and what he perceives are his mistakes – 5:36 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Just an incredible possession by Draymond …
*Blocked Cam Johnson’s 3 on a ridiculous closeout
*Led the ensuing break, creating a good look with his aggression
*hustled down the loose ball in the scramble
*Finds JTA for a layup.
That series was all of Draymond on display – 5:35 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
This might be Draymond Green’s best quarter of what’s been a high-level first half of the season from him. – 5:34 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Suns and Warriors are two machines. Different in the way they operate, but both just efficient machines that turn out good results. – 5:33 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
The Warriors came out ready for this one. The ball movement has been solid, the defensive intensity has been good — and they have controlled the tempo up and down the floor. Draymond already up to 6 assists. – 5:33 PM Amin Elhassan @DarthAmin
Draymond did like 3 really hard things on that possession and messed up the easiest part: the layup – 5:33 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Looked like Mikal Bridges got mugged on that rebound, but Draymond Green is everywhere defensively right now – 5:32 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Unbelievable first shift from Draymond Green – 5:32 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
This is the way Phoenix should play Ayton, at least against the Warriors — letting him get his in the flow. Not dumping it down to him every time because he has a size advantage – 5:32 PM Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Power of Steph on full display right now for the world to see as Draymond and Looney are out there at the same time, neither of which could pay to be guarded outside of 20 feet, and the Warriors offense still has the most picturesque spacing. – 5:31 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
GPII FROM THE RAFTERS pic.twitter.com/s9YfXdQ73I – 5:30 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Gary Payton II with the massive follow dunk, answered by Bridges 3, answered by Payton layup off cut, answered by Ayton bucket off Paul feed.
#Suns down 24-19. – 5:29 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
GP2 is such a fun watch – 5:29 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
156th straight game with a SPLASH
#StephenCurry || #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/eRGlBTrXvl – 5:28 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
We have a combined 34 points on 20 shots in 4:58 of action Phoenix. Pace and offensive excellence on display – 5:27 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Seeing a lot of instruction by coaches and players during that timeout. #Suns – 5:27 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Golden State with a 200 ortg, 20 points on 10 poss. But PHX keeping pace with 14 points on 9 poss. – 5:27 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Warriors look like they’re trying to pick on Crowder with Steph. He’s drawn 2 fouls on him and just got a nice backdoor with Crowder topsiding to take away a screen. – 5:26 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Make the extra pass. 👌
@Devin Booker #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/Qsto3TxRvD – 5:26 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
That’s the third foul Phoenix has committed being aggressive on Curry. Two on Crowder, one on Booker. That’s what makes Bridges so good – he doesn’t foul while still being smothering – 5:25 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Warriors’ ball movement has been superb so far. Suns will need to tighten up the defense though, they’re on pace to give up 48 this quarter – 5:25 PM Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband
Love how Steph Curry checks his vitals by immediately taking a half-court shot. – 5:25 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Curry 11 already.
#Suns timeout.
Down 20-14 with 7:02 left in first quarter. – 5:25 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
nothin’ but net
#StephenCurry || #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/28UAzc8Vxq – 5:24 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Booker and Curry have a clash of heads. Curry stayed down for a bit but both seem fine. – 5:23 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Steph Curry and Devin Booker bumped heads on that last play after Curry reached in. Both are staying in though – 5:23 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Curry and Booker just butted heads as Curry reached on the drive. Curry was down for a bit but he seems to be fine – 5:22 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker and Curry put their heads together, and not in a good way. #Suns #Warriors. – 5:22 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Superb ball movement from the Warriors so far. They’ve got 18 points in the game’s first 4 minutes. – 5:22 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams said you have to be a step ahead when defending the #Warriors.
Right now, #Suns are a step behind .
Curry with 9 already. #Suns down 18-12. – 5:22 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Well now, Stephen Curry just got himself a ‘superstar’ whistle – 5:21 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Curry has drawn two fouls on Crowder by getting in the lane and using the defensive aggressiveness to his advantage. Those are a couple of calls Curry doesn’t usually get either – 5:21 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Crowder gets his second foul three minutes into the game on a block attempt. No replay in here so I’m guessing he got him – 5:20 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker 3. #Suns down 12-8.
Curry about to take his 3rd and 4th FT. Keep eye on this. #Warriors – 5:20 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
That’s 2 fouls on Jae Crowder, and he can’t believe it – 5:20 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
A lot of #Warriors fans in the building.
More #Suns, but Golden State fans are definitely present. – 5:19 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Phoenix stole Denver’s “one, two, three” chant after made 3s? – 5:19 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Let’s get this win.” JaVale McGee. #Suns #MerryChristmas pic.twitter.com/Wrj51yGMAc – 5:18 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Starting things off from distance 🎯
#DraymondGreen || #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/im2OFmPcEV – 5:18 PM Amin Elhassan @DarthAmin
Draymond opening on Chris Paul! – 5:18 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns down 8-5 after Ayton scores over Green. – 5:18 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Draymond Green opens guarding Chris Paul. He spent much of the last matchup guarding Deandre Ayton. Warriors like him on Phoenix’s point guard and center. – 5:18 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Warriors 6 #Suns 3
Curry 3
Crowder 3. – 5:18 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
First bucket and Merry Christmas from @Jae Crowder. pic.twitter.com/VCbbqoXTCm – 5:18 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Warriors come out with 2 quick 3s. Jae Crowder responds with one of his own. Draymond starting on CP3, GPII on Booker – 5:18 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Warriors open with a Draymond 3. That’s usually significant – 5:17 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
We definitely in here. #Suns #Warriors pic.twitter.com/5GQX2FWlEt – 5:17 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Draymond hits the first three of the game, just like the Warriors drew it up – 5:17 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Green on CP3
GP2 on Book
Curry on Bridges – 5:17 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Draymond 3. #Suns down 3. – 5:17 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Game. On.
#DubNation pic.twitter.com/bTe2wbn6io – 5:16 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Go is a mood. 🎅 pic.twitter.com/WjOxluVKJj – 5:13 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
After telling Devin Booker that Monty Williams was just joking, the #Suns All-Star talked about how fun it’d be to play for his head coach in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. pic.twitter.com/oWBQnWdaeK – 5:13 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Do it together. pic.twitter.com/t9fAvZv9Br – 5:12 PM Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Stephen Curry debuts the “We Believe” Curry 9 Flow on #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/wMDmO9zqYW – 5:10 PM Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
Today calling an NBA game as analyst/color commentator for the 1st time in my career w Warriors at Suns on ESPN Radio! I’ve worked color for WNBA, GLeague, men’s& women’s NCAA & now pumped 4 the opportunity to break it down on the NBA level. A Christmas treat!🏀🎄 @Sean Kelley pic.twitter.com/iiV2jC5juj – 5:09 PM Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
“I know the feeling, bro” – Deandre Ayton – 5:05 PM Sam Amick @sam_amick
Like Andre Iguodala told me earlier this season, Jrue Holiday is a bad man (make your way to the end of the piece).
That Giannis guy is pretty good too…
theathletic.com/2948775/2021/1… – 5:05 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Deandre Ayton is loose pregame. Using an exercise stick as a fake microphone, doing some Drake karaoke, enjoying himself thoroughly. pic.twitter.com/kNaZqxLeck – 5:04 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
#DubNation
LET’S GOOO pic.twitter.com/Oz9UEBxITK – 5:01 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton just casually performing some Drake pregame pic.twitter.com/V3kIYp8cER – 5:01 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
A Deandre Ayton concert was a late addition to the pregame festivities pic.twitter.com/W2VC3rGl3J – 5:00 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
We ready. pic.twitter.com/3pOnhrFIFX – 4:59 PM Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
It’s not often that Golden State gets furiously booed on the road. It’s a playoff vibe here in Phoenix. This is going to be fun.
Join @heydb, @MarkJonesESPN and me on ABC! – 4:55 PM Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
🎄 Merry #NBAXmas on NBA Radio!
Hear the Warriors take on the Suns
🔊 https://t.co/AYipQpeyBw pic.twitter.com/E7sOZHRt1G – 4:55 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
After reading @MirinFader‘s amazing book on Giannis, that fallaway makes so much sense. She did a great job telling the story that he wouldn’t leave the gym until he mastered a move.
It really is an incredible read if you love basketball, underdog stories, Giannis or all three! – 4:54 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Ready to unwrap the presents.
@Devin Booker #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/lBpLMTpyPq – 4:53 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
This Is Why We Play
#DraymondGreen || #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/w1bs0OhgLO – 4:53 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Go time. pic.twitter.com/ufwf09f8uy – 4:50 PM Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Draymond Green just debuted the next Converse hoop shoe. 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/qfxPVE8Dzl – 4:49 PM Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Curry and Suns assistant Jarrett Jack, who once declined to shake hands with Curry because Curry was too on fire pic.twitter.com/ipQle6L255 – 4:48 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Rockin’ the #Curry9 ‘We Believe’ on Christmas Day
#CurryBrand pic.twitter.com/u5Q1KYNmEF – 4:46 PM Sean Kelley @SeanKelleyLive
Merry Christmas from Phoenix! @Golden State Warriors at @Phoenix Suns w/@Rosalyn Gold-Onwude coming up on @ESPNRadio. @KevinPWinter is in studio. Cheers! pic.twitter.com/G2pcXUSvhT – 4:46 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Festive fits.
#YouDoYou | @PlayAtGila pic.twitter.com/K3jLreltpR – 4:43 PM David Locke @DLocke09
Fun Christmas Note for you @Rjeff24
Since 2016-17
Utah Jazz 267-154 63.4%
Milwaukee Bucks 269-156 63.3%
Golden State Warriors 262-153 63.1%
Toronto Raptors 262-157 62.5%
Boston Celtics 257-165 60.9%
Los Angeles Clippers 254-168 60.2%
…..
New York Knicks 153-263 36.8% – 4:38 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns #Warriors starting lineups. pic.twitter.com/YIYECU4mWH – 4:38 PM Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
While he ranks 8th in the NBA in scoring average, Jayson Tatum just took over the NBA lead in actual scoring.
NBA – POINTS LEADERS
Jayson Tatum 840
Steph Curry 831
Kevin Durant 803
Trae Young 791
Steph Curry 785
Donovan Mitchell 754
Steph plays next on Christmas Day. – 4:37 PM The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Draymond Jr. helping his dad get ready for the Suns 💙💛
(via @NBCSWarriors)
pic.twitter.com/DdF3nd0Z1l – 4:35 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄
#ValleyProud pic.twitter.com/x7gj8vL3vm – 4:32 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Steph Curry, the NBA equivalent of the Beatles pic.twitter.com/qgwBJ5uc7C – 4:19 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
hops
#StephenCurry || #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/TXTQrEboIW – 4:16 PM Joe Vardon @joevardon
Some news from Phoenix: Steve Kerr says Team USA may not do a training camp this summer, which would be a departure from past practice. @The Athletic theathletic.com/news/team-usa-… – 4:10 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker warming up for his first Christmas Day game pic.twitter.com/KimO2us9Uw – 4:09 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Tonight’s @BannerHealth Health Update: pic.twitter.com/JlOqWfotMJ – 4:04 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Warriors have a developing staffing issue. Mike Brown and now Chris DeMarco are in health and safety protocols. Kenny Atkinson, because of an October leg injury, isn’t yet cleared to travel. So Steve Kerr will be without three of his top four assistants in Phoenix today. – 4:04 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Steph Curry warmups always attract an audience pic.twitter.com/INmpOB9vrA – 4:03 PM Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
The Warriors will be without three of their top four coaches for today’s game in Phoenix, sources tell @Adrian Wojnarowski and I. Mike Brown and Chris DeMarco are in health and safety protocols. Kenny Atkinson (leg injury) isn’t traveling yet. – 4:02 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
#DubNation with the pregame dimes 💙 pic.twitter.com/0QSs6iMImh – 3:57 PM Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Deandre Ayton iced out crazy lmao – 3:51 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Expect to see Draymond Green on Deandre Ayton again tonight.
#Warriors coach Steve Kerr breaks down why Green is able to guard bigs like Ayton, who he says is one of the best centers in the league. #Suns pic.twitter.com/REyLo1o50T – 3:49 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Not in the lineup today
but you should still retweet this to get #KlayThompson to #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/wrzhv0IPGM – 3:48 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Asked Monty Williams about the Suns’ style of play clashing with the Warriors’ style of play and how these two teams like to impose their will on a game. His response: “It’s just that, plain and simple: Who can win the war of wills.” – 3:36 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Kerr said there’s a “good chance” that Warriors will be “cautious” as it pertains to Klay playing both ends of back to backs whenever he does return — but they want to get him back on the floor and playing first before making those final decisions. – 3:36 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Andre Iguodala remains out today in Phoenix. Knee swelling. Was listed as questionable. – 3:34 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Listed as questionable, Andre Iguodala (knee) has been ruled out vs Suns today, per Warriors coach Steve Kerr – 3:32 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Andre Iguodala (knee swelling) will not play vs Suns. – 3:31 PM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Andre Iguodala is OUT today against the Suns – 3:31 PM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Steve Kerr is rocking with the same starting lineup today:
Steph Curry
Gary Payton II
Otto Porter Jr.
Draymond Green
Kevon Looney – 3:31 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Same starting lineup for the Warriors in Phoenix today
Steph Curry
Gary Payton II
Otto Porter Jr.
Draymond Green
Kevon Looney – 3:30 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Seems like everybody is ready to go.” Monty Williams on #Suns players available outside of those who have been injured in Frank Kaminsky III (knee), Abdel Nader (knee) and Dario Saric (knee). – 3:22 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“War of wills.”
Monty Williams on #Suns #Warriors showdown today. #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/esco1wi5Sf – 3:20 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Klay Thompson getting in a group workout session pregame in Phoenix pic.twitter.com/67MwuOXLnx – 2:59 PM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Klay Thompson is out here in Phoenix getting shots up before the Warriors’ Christmas game v. the Suns pic.twitter.com/wgLXCICfde – 2:57 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
The push has begun.
RT to vote @Chris Paul to #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/jiRR9vejuT – 2:45 PM Joe Vardon @joevardon
Merry Christmas from Phoenix. It is an honor and privilege for me to cover this game today between the Suns and Warriors. It’s my sixth Christmas game, first in which LeBron is not involved. Thank you for reading and for supporting @TheAthletic. pic.twitter.com/UISqZOwc61 – 2:43 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
That last one.
It went in.
Klay Thompson. #Suns #Warriors #DubNation pic.twitter.com/ByXUOYRWp1 – 2:42 PM Joe Vardon @joevardon
Klay Thompson is not playing today for the Warriors, but he is out early working in Phoenix @The Athletic pic.twitter.com/JbCydaYnPQ – 2:38 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#MerryChristmas from @FootprintCNTR .
Looking forward to today’s #Suns #Warriors game.
Enjoy the day. Enjoy the game.
And get your grub on for me. pic.twitter.com/BUZbM9gCjj – 2:37 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
BIGGER THAN BASKETBALL 🧡💜
The team took a break from the court to spread cheer across the Valley! 🎄🎁
📰 https://t.co/53sq0pq1BT pic.twitter.com/vniaXUUIod – 2:37 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Klay Thompson working his way back pregame pic.twitter.com/nvy93tm1xA – 2:35 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Back on #GSWMediaDay, we asked some of the squad who would be the best dressed today 👀
#DubNation, who’s bringing the best fit? pic.twitter.com/GcVFXDtWBw – 2:29 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Klay Thompson about ready to launch.
Not today, but soon after.
#Suns #Warriors #DubNation pic.twitter.com/DYC06bgW4r – 2:27 PM Fred Katz @FredKatz
Kemba Walker is the seventh player in NBA history to record a triple-double on Christmas, according to NBA PR.
He joins Draymond Green (2017), Russell Westbrook (2013), LeBron James (2010), Billy Cunningham (1970), John Havlicek (1967) and Oscar Robertson (1960, 61, 63, 67) – 2:18 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
According to @ESPNStatsInfo, Kemba Walker’s triple-double is just the 10th on Christmas in NBA history. Four were by Oscar Robertson in the 60s. The others: John Havlicek (’67), Billy Cunningham (’70), LeBron James (2010), Russell Westbrook (’13) and Draymond Green (’17). – 2:06 PM Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Mitchell Robinson’s blocked shot ends up in Kemba Walker’s hands. He becomes the seventh player with a triple-double on Christmas. First since Draymond Green in 2017. – 2:01 PM Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1975, the Kings’ Nate Archibald had 39 points, 16 assists, and five steals in a loss to the Suns.
Since the NBA started tracking steals in 1973-74, Archibald is one of only five players to record at least 35p/15a/5s in a game. pic.twitter.com/ethBY3ZsO9 – 2:01 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
mood all day today tbh
Name this Dubs player, GO! pic.twitter.com/lv703Wpphf – 1:59 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Heading to the arena early.
Someone told me there was a big game in downtown Phoenix between the top two #NBA teams.
Shoutout to @Baron Davis as I got @blacksanta beanie after interviewing @PHXMRORNG about #Christmas promo for today’s five games.
#Suns. #Warriors.
Game on. pic.twitter.com/g8xfG9Omc5 – 1:32 PM Ryan McDonough @McDNBA
Merry Christmas! 🎁
#DeandreAyton
#NBAAllStar – 1:29 PM Ryan McDonough @McDNBA
Merry Christmas! 🎅
#DevinBooker
#NBAAllStar – 1:28 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
We’ve got a Christmas combo for you! Pick up tonight’s IOG and don’t forget to checkout with @PayPal
👕: https://t.co/NsKX3BiZG6 pic.twitter.com/FkHl4AcXlH – 1:18 PM Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Kemba’s 8-8-7 half puts him easily in range of being the seventh player with a triple-double on Christmas. Draymond Green was the last in 2017. – 1:09 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Suns-Warriors a rare Christmas matchup of NBA’s top teams nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/25/sun… – 1:00 PM Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Rookie Moses Moody becomes the fourth Warriors player to enter the league’s health and safety protocol. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/24/war… – 1:00 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Help build their story.
Double vote your Suns to #NBAAllStar today: https://t.co/5gIoQPpdDa pic.twitter.com/TlPd6LoN07 – 1:00 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Christmas hoops
🏀 GSW @ PHX
🕑 2pm PT
📺 #NBAonABC
📻 ESPN Radio
📲 https://t.co/ZkjPJj14fy
📝 https://t.co/Y4T1UWCkKM
@betwayusa || #DubNation pic.twitter.com/ouq57Y1xCV – 1:00 PM Damion Lee @Dami0nLee
#AndrewWiggins X #NBAAllStar
#DubNation X @Andrew Wiggins X @Golden State Warriors – 12:53 PM Damion Lee @Dami0nLee
#KlayThompson X #NBAAllStar
#DubNation X @KlayThompson X @Golden State Warriors – 12:52 PM Damion Lee @Dami0nLee
#DraymondGreen X #NBAAllStar
#DubNation X @Draymond Green X @Golden State Warriors – 12:51 PM Damion Lee @Dami0nLee
#StephenCurry X #NBAAllStar
#DubNation X @Stephen Curry X @Golden State Warriors – 12:51 PM Phoenix Suns @Suns
🚨 ALL-STAR VOTING IS LIVE 🚨
Help send the guys to Cleveland with our first double voting day, here’s how
🔘 Go to https://t.co/Ml7aeaEgZx or the Suns app
🔘 RT, Tweet, or reply using a player’s #FirstNameLastName or @ with also #NBAAllStar (account must be unprotected) pic.twitter.com/uC24vvSjAF – 12:30 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
GAME DAY pic.twitter.com/x7TU33UjKu – 12:20 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates! Hope you all have a wonderful day, beyond excited to watch some Suns basketball with you all later – 12:04 PM Jae Crowder @CJC9BOSS
MERRY CHRISTMAS PPL.! I HOPE TODAY YOU FEEL LOVE & GIVE LOVE! BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL.!! 🙏🏾💜 – 11:56 AM Kerry Eggers @kerryeggers
Looking forward to next “Jerome Kersey: Overcoming the Odds” book event at Aces Sports Bar & Grill at Chinook Winds Golf Resort from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 29. If you’re at the beach, come join us and buy an after-Christmas gift.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/jHxPyiBW3W – 11:42 AM Golden State Warriors @warriors
#KlayThompson x #NBAAllStar
💥 Holds NBA record for threes in a game (14)
💥 Holds NBA record for points in a quarter (37)
1 RETWEET = 2 VOTES pic.twitter.com/ZNwZlaPufL – 11:41 AM Golden State Warriors @warriors
#AndrewWiggins x #NBAAllStar
🎯 Shooting a career-best 42% from distance
🎯 Leads Warriors in three-point percentage
1 RETWEET = 2 VOTES pic.twitter.com/9X2ziwR37i – 11:31 AM Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Who should make the All-Star Game?
If it was decided with Global Rating alone, Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland, Deandre Ayton and Dejounte Murray would be in as of now.
hoopshype.com/lists/global-r… – 11:28 AM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
On this day 10 years ago
Chris Paul made his regular season Clippers debut, Lob City started, and the Clippers began a stretch where only the Warriors and Spurs have had a better win percentage (.632).
The Clippers are the only NBA team without a losing season since lockout. pic.twitter.com/NHyxJZ3Liu – 11:23 AM Golden State Warriors @warriors
#DraymondGreen x #NBAAllStar
👀 Leads all Forwards in NBA in assists per game
👀 Leads NBA in defensive rating
1 RETWEET = 2 VOTES pic.twitter.com/y1u42NttEC – 11:21 AM Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
In the club’s first Christmas game as Atlanta (12/25/1970), the Hawks fell to the Phoenix Suns 127-115. In that game, the Hawks and Suns combined for 122 FGA – the third-most FGA on Christmas Day in NBA history. – 11:15 AM Phoenix Suns @Suns
Christmas day battle.
🎟 https://t.co/TknUa7VJXF
🆚 @Golden State Warriors
🕒 3PM
📺 ABC
📻 ESPN 620 | @az_mejor pic.twitter.com/xwwghg6mEL – 11:13 AM Golden State Warriors @warriors
#StephenCurry x #NBAAllStar
NBA all-time threes made leader
About to become the first player in NBA history to reach 3k treys
1 RETWEET = 2 VOTES pic.twitter.com/AdsLHcs67Q – 11:11 AM Golden State Warriors @warriors
#DubNation, we need your vote.
Let’s get our guys to #NBAAllStar » https://t.co/ocDF2Ep5vz pic.twitter.com/Flw1zICCZW – 11:01 AM Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2011, Klay Thompson scored seven points in his NBA debut with the @Golden State Warriors.
Thompson holds NBA records for most points scored in a quarter (37), most 3PM in a game (14), most 3PM in a half (10, tied), and most 3PM in a quarter (9). pic.twitter.com/j2ParTrvl9 – 11:01 AM