The Golden State Warriors faced the Los Angeles Clippers in a thrilling match up. Fans got their money’s worth as the game went down to the wire, and both teams gave it their all to come out on top. Warriors Center Draymond Green had one of his best scoring nights this season. He scored 21 points and shot 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. But despite Draymond’s amazing shooting night, fans were busy talking about his “dirty” tactics on the floor.
Draymond Green gave a “UFC-like” tackle to Clippers Forward Terance Mann during the game, leaving the NBA world buzzing.
Draymond Green is back at it again
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Draymond Green got into controversy yet again during tonight’s Warriors-Clippers game. During the game, a passionate Green got tangled up with Terance Mann while grabbing a rebound. While fighting for possession of the ball, Green grabbed Mann by the waist and threw him to the ground. Both players got up immediately as the referee blew the whistle. Fans were not happy with Draymond Green’s “dirty” tactics against the Clippers.
One fan compared the Warriors Center with Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson, “Lmao. Draymond Green wrapping up better than Donovan Wilson”.
Lmao. Draymond Green wrapping up better than Donovan Wilson https://t.co/ec5wut8FBB
— 🇨🇩Sports Guy🇨🇩 (@PlamsAbt) December 2, 2023
A fan also claimed Draymond was a better tackler than anyone on the Eagles.
Better tackler than anyone on the Eagles.
— Swirlz (@SwirlzNFT) December 2, 2023
The NBA world even believed Draymond had a future in WWE and UFC.
Draymond Green belongs in the UFC not the NBA.
— 〽️ario 🇲🇽 (@uEatCrayons) December 2, 2023
Draymond Green has a future in WWE for sure
— Gabo (@NBA_Bori) December 2, 2023
And one fan straight-up called Draymond Green, a dirty player for nearly suplexing Terance Mann.
Draymond Green is a dirty player. He literally tried to to suplex Terrence Mann there 😂😂😂
— Brian 🇹🇿 (@Mtolomi) December 2, 2023
That is not the first time this season Draymond Green has gotten into trouble for his dirty plays. He recently served a 5-game suspension for putting Timberwolves Center Rudy Gobert in a choke hold during a game. Draymond has been a part of several altercations this season, and his reputation continues to take a hit with each game.
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The Warriors failed despite Draymond Green’s tactics
Stephen Curry and Co. fell short of beating the LA Clippers despite Draymond Green’s “dirty” tactics and amazing scoring night. Even though Draymond finished the game with 21 points and 9 rebounds, the Warriors lost to the Clippers 113-112. The Warriors put up a decent team performance, with five players scoring in double digits. Steph led the Warriors in scoring with 22 points and 11 assists. But the trio of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden proved too much for Golden State.
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The Clippers Big 3 combined for 66 points and led their team to victory. The Warriors have fallen to the 10th spot in the Western Conference after tonight’s loss with a 9-11 record. Can Draymond Green control his emotions going forward and help Stephen Curry and Co. bounce back after tonight’s devastating loss?
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