Warriors’ Draymond Green Ejected in Loss to Cavaliers
The Golden State Warriors fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in a game that saw Warriors’ forward Draymond Green ejected in the third quarter.
The game began with the Warriors trailing the Cavaliers but Green tried to rally his team in the second half. However, his aggressive play led to an ejection after receiving his second technical foul.
Green attempted to ignite a fire under the Warriors with his play, but it ultimately backfired. He drew an offensive foul on Cavs center Jarrett Allen and drew a foul on All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell. However, a shoulder bump to Mitchell resulted in the officials assessing a retroactive technical to Green, leading to his ejection.
Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised his players’ response to the situation, indicating that they stood up for themselves and protected themselves on the court. He also commented on the premeditated nature of the incident, suggesting that it was intended to rally the Warriors’ team.
While Green’s actions disrupted the game, the Warriors were able to rally and cut the Cavs’ lead to one point entering the fourth quarter. However, any momentum gained was lost as the Cavaliers ultimately pulled away for the win.
Draymond Green’s ejection proved costly for the Warriors, as they fell to the Cavaliers for the second time in a week.
The Warriors hope to regroup and bounce back in their next game after a challenging performance against the Cavaliers.