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Draymond Green Faces Suspension Risk as Warriors Tackle Key Challenges

Green's technical foul count and racial incident from Game 2 heighten scrutiny as Curry's absence forces the Warriors to adapt ahead of Game 3.

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Warriors forward Draymond Green is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves center-forward Naz Reid and gets a technical foul for contact during Game 2 of their second-round playoff series Thursday. 
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Overview

  • Draymond Green received his fifth technical foul of the playoffs, leaving him two technicals or flagrant points away from an automatic one-game suspension.
  • During Game 2, a fan directed racial slurs at Green, leading to the fan's ejection and an ongoing investigation by the Timberwolves organization.
  • Green publicly criticized what he described as an 'agenda' to portray him as an 'angry Black man,' sparking mixed reactions from fans and commentators.
  • Warriors head coach Steve Kerr emphasized the need for Green to maintain composure and praised him for handling the racial incident well.
  • With Stephen Curry sidelined due to a hamstring strain, the Warriors are experimenting with new lineups as they prepare for Game 3 at Chase Center.