Another playoff game, another Draymond moment. At this point, it’s basically a tradition. And Game 4 between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors was the kind of drama-fueled spectacle we’ve all come to expect when you throw Dillon Brooks, Draymond Green, and playoff Steph into the mix. From the tip-off, it was clear this wasn’t going to be a regular game.

Draymond Green wasted no time. Early in the game, with the Warriors leading 9–2, the Warriors called a timeout — and somehow, Green walked straight into the Rockets’ huddle. Maybe he forgot which team he was on, or maybe he was just looking for a little drama. Either way, Amen Thompson wasn’t having it and shoved him out, drawing a huge cheer from the crowd. Draymond, being Draymond, smiled like he just got exactly what he wanted. Same movie, different city.

But the real fireworks came later, when the drama shifted from the sidelines to the court. Tari Eason swiped a clean steal from Draymond, but as both players scrambled for the ball, Green’s foot came down hard on Eason’s head. No, this wasn’t just an awkward fall — it was a blatant kick to the head.

Tari Eason’s Mom Speaks Out — And She’s Not Holding Back

And this is where things got really spicy. Tari Eason’s mom, Teroya Eason, wasn’t about to let her son take that kick in silence. She wasn’t just upset — she was furious! The moment that Draymond Green made contact with her son’s head, it seemed like all bets were off. This wasn’t just about a bad play on the court; this was about Tari Eason getting disrespected, and Teroya wasn’t going to stand for it.

Taking to Twitter, she unleashed a scathing response: “He almost got that business!!! Kicking my baby in the head. STAND UP TALL ROCKETS!!!“. Her words went viral in no time (unsurprisingly), and Twitter quickly became the battlefield where moms defend their sons like warriors.

Then, of course, the backlash didn’t stop there. One fan tried to throw some shade at Tari, questioning his game. To that, Teroya Eason was quick with a clap back, “On what should have been his THIRD steal. If he wasn’t dragged to the ground and kicked in the head. What’s your Mom doing tonight?? Watching mine??? Copy that.”

Oh, and if you’re wondering whether this is a one-off? Think again. Earlier this season, Eason called out the Warriors online with a “Come out and play!” reference while he was still sidelined — and Draymond responded on his podcast, throwing shade back at Tari for talking while injured. The tension’s been brewing, and now, with a foot to the head and a mom on the mic, it’s officially boiling over.

Draymond Green Gets a Green Pass — Fans Call It Out

Now, as you might’ve expected, the referees were busy reviewing the play. A kick to the head? That’s gotta an ejection? Apparently not. After a lengthy review, the decision came down: Flagrant 1 on Draymond (Already on one tech tho), with Tari Eason receiving a technical foul for his part in the brief altercation. So, Draymond stayed in the game — despite the fact that many fans felt like he should’ve been out of there.

Naturally, fans didn’t sit this one out either. Twitter exploded, and the reactions were almost unanimously roasting the officiating crew.

One fan said, “I’m enjoying this trend of officials not wanting to decide games. However, Draymond is very lucky that tonight’s officiating crew did all it could to not decide a playoff game with an ejection. That easily could’ve been a tech and not a flagrant since it came after the play.” They weren’t wrong. There’s been a clear shift this postseason. refs seem almost terrified of making “game-changing calls, especially on big names. Instead of treating every incident by the rulebook, it feels like they’re factoring in who’s involved and what it might “look like” if a star got tossed.

Another fan asked the simple question everyone had on their mind, “Draymond swung the back of his foot down on someone’s head how is that not an automatic ejection???” And honestly, it’s a fair point. A kick — even if you’re clumsy — usually draws a harsher penalty. Intent or no intent, you’re supposed to protect player safety first. Kicking someone in the head? Refs should’ve benched him automatically—no second guesses.

Another frustrated voice said, “They 100% called a flagrant on Draymond because they didn’t want to eject him. Refs losing control out there.” You could feel this sentiment bubbling all night. By downgrading the foul, the refs basically admitted they didnt want to take Draymond off the floor, but in doing so, they lost credibility with both teams and the fans. Once players realize the refs are hesitant, the entire game dynamic changes.

 Someone else vented,“It is complete and utterly ridiculous Draymond is still in this game. He tries to kick Eason TWICE!!! TWICE!!! Already had a tech! (Bullsh*t imo) but he had one! Fireable offense from the officials.” When you add up everything — the tech, the kick, the energy he was playing with — it honestly felt like Draymond was begging the refs to throw him out. And somehow, they still didn’t pull the trigger.

One fan summed it up perfectly: “Flagrant + tech = no ejection?” I mean the math might be “something”, but seriously… what are we doing here?

At the end of the day, it’s just another chapter in the never-ending Draymond Green playoff saga. The Warriors survived the chaos — this time — but the controversy is far from over, Between Tari Eason’s mom going viral, fans demanding accountability, and Draymond things, this story isn’t cooling down anytime soon.