Overview
- Draymond Green received his fifth technical foul of the 2025 NBA playoffs after elbowing Minnesota's Naz Reid during Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
- The foul leaves Green just two technicals away from an automatic one-game suspension as the Warriors trail the Timberwolves in the series.
- Green criticized what he described as an 'agenda' to portray him as an 'angry Black man,' sparking debate on social media about his on-court conduct and public image.
- A fan was removed from the arena after directing a racial slur at Green during the game, adding to the tensions surrounding the incident.
- Warriors coach Steve Kerr benched Green midgame to prevent further disciplinary issues, emphasizing the need for composure moving forward.