Beijing time on May 3 news, NBA officials have informed the Golden State Warriors that they will not change the penalty for Drummond Green's second-degree malicious foul in the first game of the Western Conference semifinals. This means that Green will be automatically suspended for one more second-degree malicious foul or two malicious fouls in the next game.
Green was initially given a penalty for a first-degree foul on the ground for dragging Grizzlies player Clark from the air during yesterday's game, but after watching the replay, the penalty was upgraded to second degree, and Green was immediately expelled.
Many people, including some media, believe that the referee's punishment is too heavy, and that this foul is at most a first-degree malicious foul. Green himself also said afterwards that he was not trying to hurt people at the time, hoping that the league could re-examine the penalty, but now it seems that there is no hope.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said that the league would not re-examine Green's second-level malicious foul, saying that "in front of the functional department, the team's ability is limited, so no matter what the league decides, no matter what the referee decides, that's the so-called standard, and what we can do now is focus on the next game." ”
Obviously, the Warriors are no longer entangled in this matter.
Green said he wouldn't be affected by it as they would be back at home soon.
'I'm not going to change the way I play, the way I play has made me what I am today, and with it I've won three championships, four All-Stars, and I'm the best defensive player, and I'm not going to change that. Green said.
The Warriors currently lead the Memphis Grizzlies by a 1-0 lead, and they have taken home advantage into their hands after winning the first game of the series.