On May 2, Beijing time, the Warriors narrowly won 117-116 in the second round of playoffs against the Grizzlies, and in this game, the referee's decision on the expulsion of Draymond Green also caused fans to discuss and dissatisfaction.
Referee Kane Fitzgerald, speaking about Draymond Green's expulsion, said that Green's "unnecessary and excessive" physical contact with Brandon Clark also led to Green receiving a second-degree malicious foul:
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr also discussed the foul after the game, telling reporters he was "surprised" that the foul was ultimately ruled a second-degree foul:
While the referee's post-match response represents the accountability and transparency of the referee members, such an explanation is clearly unconvincing to the public for fans who question whether Green's foul should rise to the second level of malicious foul and be immediately expelled.
In terms of the whole game, even if Green is ousted, the Warriors can still win the game in the end. However, it should be noted that the Warriors in the 2016 Finals were reversed by the Cavaliers due to Green's suspension, which is still a big regret for Green's career.
However, this year's playoff Warriors do not need to face the Lakers led by LeBron James, and the Warriors seem to still have a very good competitive team.