Overview

• Draymond Green received his fifth technical foul of the playoffs in Game 2 after elbowing Naz Reid, leaving him two technicals or flagrant points away from suspension.
• Green publicly rejected what he called an 'agenda' to portray him as an 'angry Black man,' emphasizing his success and education.
• A fan was ejected during Game 2 for directing a racial slur at Green, with Timberwolves officials praised for swift action addressing the incident.
• Warriors coach Steve Kerr defended Green’s competitive nature but urged him to maintain composure given the team's reliance on him with Steph Curry sidelined.
• Media and league figures remain divided, with some criticizing Green's claims of unfair treatment and others acknowledging his pivotal role in the Warriors' success.