With 4:44 left against the Charlotte Hornets, Draymond Green opted for a failed attempt by Eric Paschall to give the Golden State Warriors a 10-point lead with the fourth quarter ending. Prior to his entry, the former Defensive Player of the Year scored a three-point lead to extend Golden State’s final advantage.
Despite his pair of clutch points, Green’s performance against the Hornets will be remembered for what happened in the final seconds.
With the Warriors winning two points with 9.3 seconds left for the competition, LaMelo Ball lined up to jump against Brad Wanamaker. Following the advice. Charlotte quickly called up a timeout as Green and Gordon Hayward struggled to find the loose ball. Upset after Charlotte received downtime and possession, Green lost his temper. While lashing out at officials, the Golden State striker received a pair of coaches that led to an expulsion.
Along with Green’s departure from the game at a crucial time, Charlotte received two technical free throws and the chance to steal the competition with the final possession. When the clock was ticking, Terry Rozier punched a missing jump from the corner to win Charlotte’s game at the buzzer, 102-100.
After Golden State’s frustrating loss to the Hornets, Steve Kerr called Green’s coaches a “terrible mistake.”
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In his post-game press conference with reporters, Kerr went on to say that Green crossed the line.
He crossed the line. This is the main thing. We love her passion and energy. We wouldn’t be the team we are without him, but that doesn’t give him the license to cross that line.
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After the game, Paschall told reporters that Green took over his pair of coaches in Charlotte.
Green finished the competition with five points on a 2-of-7 shot from the field with seven boards, three assists and two blocks in 32 minutes against the Hornets. Green and the Warriors will have a chance to catch up on Tuesday with a trip to Madison Square Garden for a battle with the New York Knicks.