Draymond Green Ejected Following Physical Altercation in Warriors Win Over Suns

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was sent to the locker room early during Monday night's 116-113 victory over the Phoenix Suns. The veteran forward was disqualified after receiving two technical fouls during a single sequence of play in the third quarter, marking his first ejection of the current season.

The incident occurred with 10 minutes remaining in the third period while Green was defending Suns center Khaman Maluach under the basket. After being knocked to the floor during the defensive play, Green rose quickly and committed a personal foul on Maluach. Following the whistle, Green grabbed the center and pulled him to the ground, an action officials subsequently classified as a throwdown, resulting in the first technical foul of the sequence.

Following a video review of the incident, officials assessed a double technical foul to both Green and Brooks. Because Green had already been issued a technical foul for his initial interaction with Maluach, the second penalty triggered an automatic ejection. This departure marks the 23rd time Green has been ejected during his 15-year regular-season career, adding to the eight ejections he has accumulated in postseason play. In total, the forward has now been ejected 31 times throughout his professional career.

Green has now recorded three technical fouls through his first six appearances of the season. Despite his early exit, the Warriors managed to hold on to secure a narrow three-point victory against the Suns.