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Draymond Green Ejected Over Three-Seconds Dispute as Warriors Top Jazz

The latest dismissal underscores growing scrutiny of his mounting technicals.

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
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Overview

  • Green was tossed late in the second quarter after two quick technicals for arguing a missed three-second call on Utah’s Kyle Filipowski, a sequence that included a Lauri Markkanen dunk.
  • Officials Simone Jelks and Kevin Cutler issued the technicals, ending Green’s night after 12 minutes with eight points, three rebounds and two assists.
  • Golden State recovered to win 123-114, with Stephen Curry scoring 31 points and erupting for 20 in the third quarter to flip the game.
  • The ejection was Green’s second in eight games, following a Dec. 20 toss against Phoenix and a Dec. 22 sideline dispute with coach Steve Kerr.
  • Green now has nine technical fouls this season, tied with Luka Dončić for second-most behind Dillon Brooks’ 12, as Curry and teammates said postgame they felt the ejection was excessive and fans voiced frustration online.