Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 121-113 on Saturday, but the win didn't come without getting gritty on the hardwood. As usual, Green found himself getting chippy with the Grizzlies' Zach Edey.
After the Grizzlies' Jake LaRavia missed a shot, Edey was ready for the rebound. However, he found himself mixing things up with Green as the Warriors veteran tried to box the Grizzlies big out.
Zach Edey secured the rebound, but Draymond Green felt like there was a dirty play involved. Green immediately retaliated and grabbed Edey to get right into his face.
"Elbow to the head," Green exclaimed at the referee. "No review? Man, stop it. F**k out of here."
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Unfortunately for Green, the referees charged him with a flagrant-1 foul. As usual, the Warriors forward brushed it off and continued to play his game. However, at some point, the referees called a technical foul on him as he defended Jaren Jackson Jr. Green then yelled at the officials:
"Surprise! Boom!"
The referee Draymond Green yelled at pleaded with him to stop.
Draymond Green and Warriors pick up win against Grizzlies without Steph Curry and Jonathan Kuminga
Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors faced the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday with each team without its ace player. The Warriors were without Steph Curry due to a knee injury. As for the Grizzlies, they didn't have Ja Morant due to a shoulder injury.
After the first couple of quarters, Golden State's Jonathan Kuminga sprained his right ankle. However, Andrew Wiggins stepped up to beat the duo of Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane.
Wiggins put up 24 points, four steals and three assists to lead the Warriors to victory. The next best player on the team was Dennis Schroder. The German point guard added 17 points and nine assists.
As for Draymond Green, his intensity on the hardwood was apparent as he provided solid defense. He put up nine points, three assists, two steals and one block.
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