On May 4, Beijing time, the Western Conference semifinals G2, the Golden State Warriors lost 101-106 to the Memphis Grizzlies on the road, and the score between the two sides became 1-1. In this game, Peyton Jr. left the game injured less than 3 minutes after the opening. After an X-ray after the match, it was determined that the fracture of the left elbow was determined.
With 9 minutes and 03 seconds left in the first quarter, the blue above Peyton Jr. was viciously fouled by Dillon from behind. The latter directly hit Peyton Jr. in the head, causing Peyton Jr. to fall heavily to the ground. This foul also allowed Dillon to receive a second-degree malicious foul and was directly expelled from the game.
After the game, American medical expert Ivan Jeffries said on social media that Payton Jr.'s left elbow fracture is likely to not return for four weeks, and if it is serious, it is likely to be reimbursed for the season.
After the bad news came, the Warriors general offered a harsh criticism of Dillon's malicious foul. Dream Green said: "That's a bullshit foul! Curry also believes that "Dillon's actions can only be described as out of line." Coach Cole was more direct, proposing to the league: "As long as Payton is on, Dillon will be suspended for as long." ”
After the G2 game, ESPN star Woj said on Twitter that the NBA will make a decision on whether to punish Dillon further. According to the ANALYSIS MEDIA "Heavy": Dillon's foul on Payton Jr. is easily reminiscent of Allen's reckless foul on Caruso in the regular season.
At that time, Caruso broke his arm and rested for 6 weeks due to injury. The league was forced by the pressure of public opinion to ban Allen. If Payton Jr. also needs to take a six-week break, the season is basically over.