Self was rightly emotional after the game, as he and his family have been through a lot this year. The veteran coach lost his father just a few months ago, and he’s been open about dealing with grief throughout this tournament run.
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How to watch Warriors at Suns
The big Christmas Day matchup is finally here! With the Warriors and Suns trading wins in their previous two games, who will take the win today? Come talk about the game here. Happy Holidays Dub Nation! The Golden State Warriors will play