Golden State Warriors All-Star forward Draymond Green found himself at the center of controversy after a narrow 141-139 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in their NBA In-Season Tournament game on Friday. Green insisted he did not commit any goaltending violation during the match.
The intense competition culminated in a wild ending, with what appeared to be a game-winning basket by Stephen Curry. With only 0.2 seconds remaining and the score tied at 139-all, Green was initially called for goaltending, ruling Curry’s basket as a no-go. However, the play was then left for review.
Following a lengthy discussion, it was determined that Thunder player Josh Giddey was the one who touched the net first, before Green had contact with the rim. This ultimately led to the Warriors’ victory in the closely fought match.
The decision sparked debate among fans and players alike, with the goaltending controversy taking center stage. Despite the initial call against him, Green maintained his position and insisted that no violation had been committed on his part.
