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Warriors Can't Handle the Heat of Sacramento's New Arena
Draymond Green Gets Triggered, Jumps On Chair, And Gets Ejected
Sacramento Takes Advantage of Green's Absence, Secures Victory
On April 18, 2023, the Golden State Warriors faced a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Sacramento Kings in Game 2 of the playoffs. The Kings' brand new arena and up-and-coming team proved to be too much for the Warriors to handle. Despite being favored to win, the Warriors couldn't keep up with the Kings' aggressive play and deep bench.
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The game took a turn for the worse for the Warriors when Draymond Green lost his cool and got into a tussle with Domantas Sabonis. Green was called for a foul, but he refused to accept the decision and started taunting the crowd. In a fit of rage, he even jumped on a chair and continued to incite the fans. This behavior led to his ejection from the game, leaving his team without their star defensive player.
With Green out of the game, the Kings seized the opportunity and took control. They scored a whopping 23 points after his ejection, made 10 of their final 15 shots, and sealed their victory. After the game, Green tried to justify his actions by claiming that he was grabbed, but his explanation fell on deaf ears. He could have handled the situation differently, but instead, he threw a tantrum like a spoiled child.
The Warriors are now in a precarious position, and they must win the next five games to keep their championship hopes alive. However, without Green's defensive prowess, that task will be an uphill battle. The Kings played a fantastic game and deserved their victory. It's clear that the Warriors have a lot of work to do if they want to turn this series around.