Tuesday night in Phoenix, Arizona, will see the Warriors take on the Suns.
Due to a flagrant two-point foul, Draymond Green was sent off the field.
Green was being guarded by Jusuf Nurkic as the Warriors inbound the ball.
During the game against the Phoenix Suns, Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors was involved in an altercation with Jusuf Nurkic. Green retaliated by punching Nurkic in the face while jostling for position on the court. As a result of the incident, Green received a technical foul and was ejected from the game.
This altercation occurred with 8 minutes and 23 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Draymond Green, known for his defensive prowess and leadership on the team, has a history of such plays, and this incident adds to his reputation.
Before the ejection, Green had played for 17 minutes, contributing two points, two assists, and two rebounds, shooting 1-3 from the field. His overall performance in the season has been solid, with an average of 10.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.1 assists in 14 games played.
The Warriors held a 70-66 advantage over the Suns in the third quarter at the time of the incident. The ejection marked the second consecutive Suns-Warriors game in Phoenix where a player was thrown out, the previous being Chris Paul in the prior game.
Despite Green’s ejection, the Warriors maintained a competitive position in the game, showcasing the team’s depth and resilience.