[Saba Sports News] Those who wagered on Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green getting his first ejection within ten games this season can celebrate their correct prediction.
During Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Green was ejected following a confrontation with Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell. The incident began with Green shoving Mitchell from behind during a transition play.
Mitchell responded by fouling Green hard as he advanced up the court. The altercation escalated with both players exchanging words before being separated by officials and teammates.
Intriguingly, Green received a technical foul for the initial shove, while Mitchell was only penalized with a common foul. Crew chief Ben Taylor, upon review, clarified that Green’s technical was due to his initial action, which provoked Mitchell’s reaction. This technical was Green’s second of the game, following an earlier one for disputing an offensive foul call, leading to his ejection.
Green’s reaction to the ejection was dramatic, as he clapped and energized the home crowd, resembling a WWE villain. His departure to the locker room came at a time when the Warriors were trailing, at one point by as much as 17 points. This ejection seems to be a continuation of Green’s physical style from the last postseason, which also saw him being ejected for similar reasons.