SAN FRANCISCO -- As the Golden State Warriors roll into a Christmas Day showdown with the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, they do so with a little frustration. It'll mark their second straight year being on the road during the NBA's biggest regular-season showcase day.
"Generally I like playing on Christmas," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said before Thursday night's 113-104 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. "It's exciting. I love playing at home on Christmas. That way you can still have a good family day Christmas morning with the kids and then go to the arena later.