With 4:44 left against the Charlotte Hornets, Draymond Green has a missed attempt by Eric Paschall to give the Golden State Warriors a 10-point lead, with the fourth quarter. Before his tip-in, the former defensive player of the year hit a timely three-man kick to extend Golden State’s late lead.
Despite his clutch points, Green’s performance against the Hornets will be remembered for what happened in the final seconds.
While the Warriors were two points ahead with 9.3 seconds left in the game, LaMelo lined up for a spring ball against Brad Wanamaker. Following the tip. Charlotte quickly called a time-out when Green and Gordon Hayward struggled around the loose ball. Upset after Charlotte got a timeout and possession, Green lost the tournament. While barking at the officers, the Golden State forward received a few techniques that led to an expulsion.
Along with Green’s exit from the game at an important time, Charlotte receives two technical free throws and a chance to steal the game with the final possession. While the clock was ticking, Terry Rozier drilled a fading jumper from the corner to win the game for Charlotte at the buzzer, 102-100.
After Golden State’s frustrating loss to the Hornets, Steve Kerr calls Green’s technical techniques a terrible mistake. ‘
Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:
At his post-report press conference with reporters, Kerr said Green had crossed the line.
He crossed the line. This is the most important thing. We love his passion and his energy. We would not be the team without him, but that does not give him the license to cross that border.
Via @usatodaynba on Twitter:
After the game, Paschall told reporters Green took ownership of his few techniques in Charlotte.
Green ended the game with five points on the 2-of-7 shooting off the field with seven boards, three assists and two blocks in 32 minutes against the Hornets. Green and the Warriors on Tuesday had the chance to bounce back with a trip to Madison Square Garden for a fight with the New York Knicks.