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Draymond Green's Flagrant Foul Pushes Warriors-Rockets Series to Game 7

Green's second flagrant foul of the series, assessed for hitting Jalen Green in Game 6, raises suspension concerns as Golden State faces elimination in Houston.

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Stephen Curry watches as Draymond Green flagrantly fouls Houston’s Jalen Green.
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Overview

  • Draymond Green received a Flagrant-1 foul in Game 6 for hitting Rockets guard Jalen Green in the head while setting a screen for Stephen Curry.
  • The foul, occurring just three minutes into the game, awarded Houston two free throws and possession, leading to four points for the Rockets.
  • This was Green's second flagrant foul of the series, bringing him closer to an automatic suspension under NBA rules for accumulated flagrant points.
  • Commentators Mike Breen and Doris Burke criticized Green's repeated on-court misconduct, citing its negative impact on both his team and the game.
  • The Rockets won Game 6 with a 115-107 victory, forcing a decisive Game 7 on Sunday in Houston, with the Warriors' playoff hopes hanging in the balance.