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Draymond Green Ejected Again as Warriors Beat Jazz Behind Curry’s 31

Golden State backed Green publicly after his second early exit in recent games, even as his rising technical count inches toward the league’s automatic suspension threshold.

Jan 3, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stumbles after colliding with Utah Jazz forward Svi Mykhailiuk (10) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Jan 3, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Jan 3, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) defends Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 20: Draymond Green #23 and head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts when Green was ejected from the game after receiving his second technical foul against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Chase Center on March 20, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Green called out Kerr's rotations.

Overview

  • Green was tossed with 2:25 left in the second quarter after two quick technicals for protesting a missed three‑second call on Kyle Filipowski, with officials Simone Jelks and Kevin Cutler issuing the techs.
  • The Warriors rallied from 12 down to win 123-114, led by Stephen Curry’s 31 points and 20 in a decisive third quarter, with support from Jimmy Butler, Quinten Post and De’Anthony Melton.
  • It was Green’s second ejection in the last eight games and his third premature departure over that span when including his bench exit following a sideline dispute with Steve Kerr.
  • Multiple outlets reported Green is up to nine technical fouls this season, placing him among league leaders and approaching the NBA’s 16-tech automatic one‑game suspension threshold.
  • Steve Kerr, Curry and Butler said the team still needs Green on the court, while fans and some former players criticized his pattern of exits and outlets varied on his career ejection total.