Late in the game, Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors and Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons were each called for a double technical foul. Draymond Green was removed for his second technical infraction, and supporters reacted angrily to the event on social media.
Draymond Green and Stewart became caught beneath the hoop after Saddiq Bey’s 3-point attempt with 1:24 left in the fourth quarter.
There was some pushing and shoving, and the two even came face to face. Cooler heads prevailed, and Stewart did not have the same reaction last season when he went after LeBron James.
Following the Golden State Warriors‘ timeout, referees called both players for a double technical foul. Draymond Green was removed from the game, dropping the defending champs to a five-point deficit. With one second remaining, Klay Thompson knotted the game, but Saddiq Bey scored a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Pistons a 122-119 victory.
Fans reacted quickly to the altercation between Draymond Green and Isaiah Stewart. Draymond Green’s manner versus Stewart was criticised by some, while others claimed the former Defensive Player of the Year was afraid. Draymond Green was actually turned on by the altercation.
At the buzzer, Saddiq Bey sinks Golden State Warriors
Klay Thompson had a clutch performance for the Golden State Warriors against the Detroit Pistons. Thompson scored a 3-pointer with one second remaining to tie the game at 119. Golden State Warriors only needed one more stop to force overtime and keep their five-game winning run alive.
Saddiq Bey, on the other hand, hit a stunning jumper beyond the arc to beat the buzzer and the reigning champs.
Killian Hayes passed the ball to Bey, who scored a fadeaway 3-pointer at the buzzer. With the victory, the Pistons completed a season sweep of the Golden State Warriors.
During their nine-game homestand, the Golden State Warriors were on a roll. The Dubs appeared invincible at home after winning five straight games sans Steph Curry.
From start to finish, the game was hotly contested as both sides swapped timely baskets to keep within punching distance. However, the Pistons managed to maintain a narrow lead, leaving the Golden State Warriors in a dangerous position to chase.
The Dubs got a glimpse of hope in the waning seconds of the game when experienced standout Klay Thompson sparkled again and scored a three-pointer to tie the game. Golden State Warriors were ready for overtime with one second remaining on the clock.
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