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[Saba Sports News] Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green found himself once again involved in an altercation with an opposing player during Tuesday’s game against the Miami Heat. Just two minutes into the match at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, Green sparked controversy by seemingly grabbing Heat guard Patty Mills by the throat.
The incident occurred with the score tied at 5, as Mills attempted to set a screen on Green to create a mismatch between Bam Adebayo and Steph Curry. Green’s aggressive response drew immediate attention and criticism from fans in the arena.
Although Green was only assessed a common foul, the Heat broadcast announcers expressed disappointment, expecting a flagrant call. Despite a review by the referees, the foul was deemed to have occurred after Adebayo’s successful shot, sparing Green from further penalty.
Despite the incident, the Warriors went on to secure a convincing 113-92 victory over the Heat. Green’s contributions included 4 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 5 fouls.
This altercation adds to Green’s history of on-court controversies, including a 12-game suspension earlier in the season due to multiple altercations. However, in recent games, Green has displayed a calmer demeanor, with any flare-ups occurring more often on social media than on the court.
It’s possible that the referees were lenient with Green during this incident due to his improved behavior in recent games. Additionally, since the All-Star break, there has been a noticeable decrease in foul calls across the league, contributing to a decrease in scoring overall.