The start of the 2023 NBA season was promising for the Golden State Warriors and Draymond Green as they secured six wins and five losses. However, lately, the Warriors seem to be facing an unexpected hurdle in the form of accumulating technical fouls.
The Warriors had hoped to maintain their early-season momentum and build upon their success, but technical fouls are now standing in the way. The latest incident occurred during their highly intense game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, resulting in the ejections of star players Draymond Green and Klay Thompson.
Watch: Draymond Green and Klay Thompson in crazy scuffle
In a heated matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Golden State Warriors found themselves without the services of two-star players, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson. With just 90 seconds into the game’s first quarter, tensions flared as a scuffle erupted on the court involving Thompson and Green, and Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert.
Caught in the chaos, Thompson emerged with a torn jersey, revealing just how physical and heated the situation had become. The absence of Curry, already a significant blow to the Warriors, compounded with the subsequent ejections of Green and Thompson, leaves the team with a daunting challenge for the remainder of the game.
The Warriors’ broadcast team, led by long-time announcer Bob Fitzgerald, stood firmly behind Green, emphasizing that his actions were driven by Gobert’s infringement on Thompson. Fitzgerald stated, “The reason Draymond went so demonstrably is that Gobert had Klay in a headlock, and Draymond’s not feeling that at all.”
With both Green and Thompson ejected from the game, the Warriors faced an even greater challenge, compounded by the absence of star player Steph Curry. The team’s resilience would be put to the test as they continue to regain control against a determined Timberwolves side.
Draymond Green and Klay Thompson ejected from Timberwolves game
In what can only be described as a fiery showdown, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson found themselves ejected from a battle against the Timberwolves. It was a clash that seemed inevitable, given Green’s reputation for being involved in on-court altercations.
The tensions flared early on when Thompson and Jaden McDaniels fiercely battled for a rebound. As the game progressed, the intensity reached a boiling point. McDaniels tore Thompson’s jersey, and the towering figure of Rudy Gobert attempted to separate the feuding players. Meanwhile, Green swooped in, unleashing a headlock on Gobert, forcefully dragging him away from the ruckus.
After the dust settled, three players were ejected. Thompson and McDaniels were considered the instigators and faced expulsion. Draymond Green, on the other hand, received a flagrant-2 foul, leading to his own ejection. The Warriors, who were already missing the influential presence of Stephen Curry, found themselves further weakened without Thompson and Green.
Even with Minnesota’s McDaniels missing, the Timberwolves held a slight advantage. The rest of their roster remained intact, ready to seize control. Green’s involvement in scuffles had drawn the attention of officials, who seemed less tolerant of his actions. In fact, his past suspension in a playoff game against the Sacramento Kings serves as a reminder that he can ill afford such incidents.
Interestingly, the Wolves had already triumphed over the Warriors on Sunday, capitalizing on a more formidable Golden State lineup. With the absence of Green, Thompson, and Curry, it appeared that Minnesota had a firm grip on the game’s outcome. The Warriors were faced with a daunting task, clinging to hope as they navigated uncharted territory without the pillars of their dynasty.
