Draymond Ejected in Scuffle, Warriors Rally to Beat Suns — SkimNews
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- Draymond Green received two technical fouls in one sequence during the third quarter, leading to his 23rd regular-season ejection and first of the season after a scuffle under the basket.
- Khaman Maluach was fouled and thrown to the ground by Green after the whistle, prompting officials to call a 'throwdown' and issue Green's first technical foul.
- Dillon Brooks rushed to confront Green, leading to a jersey-grabbing staredown that resulted in a double technical and Green’s automatic ejection.
- Stephen Curry scored 34 points on five 3-pointers and 11-of-12 free throws, helping the Warriors outscore Phoenix by 13 after Green’s ejection to secure a fifth straight win.
- Charles Bassey replaced Green and recorded 19 points and eight rebounds in 23 minutes, marking the best performance of his career and stabilizing the Warriors’ frontcourt.
- Steve Kerr described the altercation as 'the greatest NBA basketball players on earth competing' and downplayed its seriousness, emphasizing the intensity of high-level play.
Why it matters: The Warriors overcame a 10-point deficit after losing their emotional leader, showing resilience in a back-to-back game; Bassey’s emergence as a reliable backup center could reduce strain on the roster if Green faces suspension or reduced minutes going forward.
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