The NBA season is underway and we are soon approaching the NBA Christmas games. Fans will remember that these games usually showcased the best and most talented teams on national television. Players certainly mark this game on the calendar if they are fortunate enough to be playing.
In all fairness, playing on Christmas day has its pros and cons. There will undoubtedly be a lot of media coverage. However, these athletes will miss time with their families and loved ones.
Since they will be putting on a show for fans, one might want to know how to watch it, which games will be played and what is expected from this day.Ja Morant and Draymond Green are looking forward to the Warriors vs Grizzlies NBA Christmas game
The NBA Chrismas games truly have a reputation and history in the league. It has even been used as a platform for finals rematches and exciting crowd-favorite matchups. These games are expected to be televised nationally on ABC and ESPN. With that being said, here is the full schedule for the 2022 NBA Christmas games.
| Matchup | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 76ers vs Knicks | 12 pm | ESPN |
| Lakers vs Mavericks | 2:30 pm | ABC |
| Bucks vs Celtics | 5 pm | ABC |
| Grizzlies vs Warriors | 8 pm | ESPN & ABC |
| Suns vs Nuggets | 10:30 pm | ESPN |
It seems that even the broadcasters are in consensus that the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies matchup is the one nobody will want to miss. Therefore, it will be televised on both ESPN and ABC.
Moreover, Ja Morant and Draymond Green’s background heading into this match makes it worth watching. Some of us might know that they had an exchange on social media on the subject of NBA Christmas games. An NBA fan pointed out that a Memphis and Warriors matchup was all but guaranteed for Christmas.
nah in da M. bring em to da trenches https://t.co/lYuPwkKnsH
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) June 19, 2022
Ja wanted to play in Memphis. However, Draymond reminded him that the champs would be given a home-court advantage, “The champs play at home Young! Christmas Day… LJ.”
The champs play at home Young! Christmas Day… LJ 🙏🏿🙏🏿 https://t.co/n5ji0xpu0j
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) June 19, 2022
Morant responded and intensified the situation, “I’m coming to you then. tell em book dat sh*t . im on yo block”.
im coming to you then. tell em book dat shit . im on yo block https://t.co/fuJu2jPOwd
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) June 19, 2022
Thus, this conversation seemed to have come to an end. It might have just been dismissed as potential trash-talk. Be that as it may, they appear to have spoken the future into existence. Morant is currently injured. However, he should make a full recovery in time.
we got what we wanted dray. 😤 @Money23Green https://t.co/fsJPffUBii pic.twitter.com/ti8PAdtMyC
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) August 13, 2022
The Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies matchup should be one of the best or at least most hyped-up NBA Christmas games.
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