Even if Green isn’t doing this on objective, his penchant for kicking opponents has gotten way out of control. But even the threat of having to sit out one of the most important games of his career apparently can’t stop him from using his leg like a weapon. But that same passion sometimes appears to backfire, as has been the case multiple times against the Thunder.
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The league did upgrade the kick to a flagrant 2 (unnecessary and excessive) from a flagrant 1 (unnecessary) and fined him $25,000. Green’s ability to knock down shots from long range was a big part of what made the Warriors’ small lineup so effective in the regular season, when he made 38.8 percent of his threes.
His previous year at Michigan State, Green averaged 16.2 points, 10.6 rebounds and broke the school record for the most rebounds in school history. Curry once again seemed hesitant early on in this game. But Green’s value has been immeasurable. The theme for tonight’s game is that it’s Game 7 in their minds.
Adams and the Thunder squandered their second straight chance to eliminate the defending champions, losing a large lead at home as the record-setting Warriors sent the series to a decisive seventh game back in Oakland.
The Warriors forward swung his leg up high after a missed layup. Unfortunately, Green picked up his fifth technical foul, so two more and he will be suspended for one game. The decision to play small has left the Warriors vulnerable on the boards, and OKC has taken advantage with its size.
I said the Hornets and Raptors were going to get swept.
After all the hot takes had been issued and the dust settled, Green, who was struggling in the series, was ultimately allowed by the National Basketball Association to suit up for the Warriors without missing any game time.
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“The rest of the series, we can’t lose”.
