The first-round series between the Warriors and the Kings is arguably quite controversial, with the defending champions reportedly somewhat unhappy with Domantas-Sabonis' style of play:
"There's some anger within the Warriors about the league's decision," ESPN reporter Zach Lowe said on his podcast, "and they think Sabonis has been pushing people in the scramble for offensive rebounds, and he's playing with his elbow and using his elbow as an offensive weapon." ”
Domantas Sabonis is undoubtedly a major player for the Kings in their 2-0 lead so far in the first series, recording a double-double in the opening game and 24 points and nine rebounds in the following G2.
Even physical contact with Draymond Green in Game 2 of the series has caused heated discussions, and even if Green stepped on Sabonis Jr.'s chest, Sabonis grabbed Green's leg before this still made some fans unhappy with the move.
The league has now penalized the physical contact, and Green was suspended for one game, which also means Green will not be able to play the next home game between the Warriors and the Kings. The league's statement on Green's ban was that Green's behavior was unsportsmanlike.
But no matter what, the Warriors need to win Game 3 of the following series, after all, if they can't win the game, it means they will be in a 3-0 situation, knowing that no team in the league's history can reverse the series when trailing 3-0.