Draymond Green pushes Warriors’ defense, Celtics’ patience

June 8, 2022 World Sports

Whether they jumped in the air, fell on the ground or confronted each other standing up, the two All-Stars captured what makes playoff basketball so physical and chippy.

The physical? After contesting a 3-pointer on Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green fell to the ground both because of his forward momentum and because Brown inadvertently kicked out his left leg.

The chippy? After both players landed on the ground, Green’s legs landed on top of Brown. He pushed Green’s legs away, prompting Green to shove Brown in the back. Brown then turned and stood over Green, who then tugged at Brown’s shorts before standing up to him.