Draymond Green optimistic league will rescind his flagrant 2

Melissa Rohlin: Draymond on his pod: “I think tonight was probably a reputation thing more so than a hard foul. My biggest worry moving forward is that gives me two Flagrant Foul points… So my hope is that the right thing will happen and it’ll at least get rescinded to a Flagrant 1.”Source: Twitter @melissarohlin

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWireAfter Draymond Green was ejected on a questionable flagrant two foul call in game one against the Grizzlies, NBA Twitter exploded with reactions. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 4:00 AM

CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22Draymond Green on his ejection:pic.twitter.com/ORpVpBZTx9 – 12:13 AM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterWarriors go into Memphis and rip away Game 1 without the ejected Draymond GreenFive observations theathletic.com/3287730/2022/0… – 11:01 PM

Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews“When Draymond went out, there was a moment where you’re like, alright, what are we going to do about it? How are we going to respond?”On the Warriors’ grit and grind Game 1 win over the Grizzlies: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:26 PM

Connor Letourneau @Con_ChronI wrote on Draymond Green’s ejection, and what it could mean for the Warriors going forward: sfchronicle.com/sports/warrior… – 10:10 PM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacobTaking Draymond at face value that he was trying to hold Clarke up, you still have to admit in that case it went horribly wrong. Draymond saying he didn’t even deserve a Flagrant 1 is hilarious, saying Clarke dove to the ground and sold the foul is straight up fake news lol. – 8:55 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlinDraymond on his pod: “I think tonight was probably a reputation thing more so than a hard foul. My biggest worry moving forward is that gives me two Flagrant Foul points…So my hope is that the right thing will happen and it’ll at least get rescinded to a Flagrant 1.” – 8:40 PM

Sean Highkin @highkinHaving to do an emergency episode reacting to a big story is a podcaster starter pack event so congrats to Draymond on that – 8:39 PM

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Alexis Morgan @alexismorganDraymond leaving the stadium to record his podcast after the game instead of doing media interviews pic.twitter.com/QJuEeZFoOe – 8:31 PM

Howard Beck @HowardBeckPool report on the Draymond Green flagrant-2 and ejection: pic.twitter.com/bW9P1VKrVo – 8:03 PM

Ben Golliver @BenGolliverWarriors’ Stephen Curry on Draymond Green’s ejection: “Nobody wants to see that. It’s not good for the game. I don’t think it deserved that obviously.” – 7:46 PM

Jason Dumas @JDumasReportsKlay, Jordan, and Steve react to Draymond’s ejection: pic.twitter.com/j3s575c99B – 7:33 PM

Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkinsBrandon Clarke on Draymond’s foul: “I wasn’t really shocked. He did hit me pretty hard twice, really, when I saw it again. It’s not shocking that he did that, it’s something that he did in the past.” – 7:32 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHMBrandon Clarke said he has been watching Draymond Green deliver flagrant fouls for a long time and said about Draymond’s ejection: “He did hit me pretty hard twice.” – 7:31 PM

JD Shaw @JShawNBAReferee Kane Fitzgerald explains why Warriors’ Draymond Green was issued a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected during Game 1: pic.twitter.com/VwXwS16g6Z – 7:31 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelCBrandon Clarke on Draymond Green’s Flagrant-2 foul on him:“It’s not shocking that he did that. It’s something he’s done in the past.” – 7:31 PM

Connor Letourneau @Con_ChronYour pool report explaining the refs’ reasoning for giving Draymond Green a flagrant-2: pic.twitter.com/boFsQ5DXSE – 7:29 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelCJa Morant said respect to the refs for letting him and Draymond Green have that competitive conversation during an inbound in the first quarter. – 7:23 PM

StatMuse @statmuseWarriors players to lead team in PTS/REB/AST in a playoff game in the Curry era:Steph CurryKevin DurantDraymond GreenJordan Poole (31/8/9 today) pic.twitter.com/qyhvWbtNoQ – 7:20 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBeePool report from The Commercial Appeal’s Damichael Cole on the Flagrant Foul Penalty 2 that resulted in the ejection of Draymond Green in today’s Warriors-Grizzlies game: pic.twitter.com/hqx59QPDgJ – 7:19 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoonDraymond pool report: pic.twitter.com/tILPgR4mbe – 7:19 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetAs expected, the pool report confirms Draymond Green’s Flagrant 2 was because of the combination of the hit to the face and then pulling him down by his jersey: pic.twitter.com/3uHhH7DHYE – 7:18 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlinKlay Thompson on Draymond Green’s ejection: “It’s unfortunate. We’re not the same team without him. But I’m incredibly proud of how we responded.” – 7:17 PM

Mark Haynes @markhaynesnbaJordan Poole on Draymond Green being ejected:“Personally, I didn’t think it was going to be a flagrant two, especially throwing him out in the first half. I didn’t think it was going to happen, but that’s what they called, and we did a really good job of fighting all game.” – 7:11 PM

Connor Letourneau @Con_ChronWas pretty clear postgame that Steve Kerr didn’t want to go into detail about Draymond Green’s ejection. Asked about the flagrant-2, Kerr said simply, “I was surprised. I was surprised.” – 7:01 PM

Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWireAfter Draymond Green was ejected on a questionable flagrant two foul call in game one against the Grizzlies, NBA Twitter exploded with reactions. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 7:01 PM

Mark Giannotto @mgiannottoCOLUMN: Gut reactions from Game 1, where the Memphis Grizzlies missed their shot against Draymond Green-less Golden State.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c… – 6:52 PM

CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22Steve Kerr on how Draymond Green’s ejection fueled the Warriors in the second half: pic.twitter.com/RXzV8jIJJ1 – 6:52 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlinSteve Kerr on Draymond’s ejection: “We were all kind of shocked by the decision. But we were confident and we were determined.” – 6:51 PM

Ryan McDonough @McDNBAThat felt like the game Memphis needed in order to win this seriesGolden State will now bring Draymond back up 1-0, with 3 of the next 4 games in San Francisco – 6:46 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHMAsked Taylor Jenkins how Draymond’s ejection impacted things for Memphis: “They played well in the third.” – 6:45 PM

JD Shaw @JShawNBAThe Warriors managed to beat the Grizzlies 62-55 in the second half without Draymond Green, who was ejected in the first half. Jordan Poole finished with an impressive 31 points, eight rebounds and nine assists off the bench. He was a plus-10 in the one-point win. – 6:40 PM

Rob Perez @WorldWideWobRadio Roulette is LIVE @UnderdogFantasy• Draymond ejection• Clarke/Poole deliver• JJJ• Curry clutch (defense!)• Giannis good• Joel Embiid injury outlook• How tf did i just win MEM +2.5• Start races at no lights tracks earlierJoin us!⬇️youtube.com/watch?v=nw8rQR… – 6:40 PM

Carl Steward @stewardsfollyA raise to the cameraman who captured Draymond Green greeting Warriors players in the tunnel afterward. That’s good work. – 6:36 PM

Sam Vecenie @Sam_VecenieThat’s a killer for Memphis to lose the “Draymond ejection and Ja/JJJ go for 67 points on 10/20 from 3 at home” game.Kinda feels like that sums up how small the margin for error is for them in this series. Phenomenal game, though. One of the best of the season. – 6:35 PM

Peter Edmiston @peteredmistonFantastic game. Grizzlies had every chance but didn’t do the little things you need to do to pull out these games. Warriors executed just a little bit better down the stretch. Hard for the Grizzlies to swallow losing a Jaren game like that – and one where Draymond was ejected. – 6:35 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKidYup, and that’s why I chose the Warriors in 5. Grizzlies HAD to win that one without Draymond, but Golden State’s late-game execution proved to be the difference. – 6:34 PM

Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCSWarriors find a way to win Game 1 (117-116) without Draymond. Poole with 31 off the bench. Curry with 24 and gigantic late defensive play. They were very imperfect, but experience was crucial. – 6:34 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_CarlinGrizzlies just missed a huge opportunity. Draymond Green gets ejected in the 1st half, on your home floor, and you drop it? That’s tough. – 6:34 PM

Mark Haynes @markhaynesnbaThis was a huge win for the Warriors. They steal Game 1 without Draymond Green, and now they have homecourt advantage. – 6:34 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlinThe Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series, 117-116, despite losing Draymond Green in the second quarter.As his teammates walked off the court, Green hugged each and every one of them in the tunnel. – 6:34 PM

Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrewsHuge series-opening win for the Warriors. On the road. No Draymond for half of the game. Yet it was some key stops down the stretch that got them the win, not just shooting (although there was that too.)31 points for Jordan Poole, 24 for Steph. – 6:33 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynoldsComing up on all the morning shows tomorrow: Warriors get the last stop and win, but sadly, Draymond injured most of his teammates with vicious bro hugs as they came off the floor. – 6:33 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_MedinaWith Warriors up 1-0 and Draymond getting ejected, he’s going to come out in Game 2 with his normal playoff energy X 100 – 6:33 PM

Chris Herring @Herring_NBANot Draymond in street clothes and glasses, lmao – 6:33 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterJust a monster of a series opening win for the Warriors on the road. Done without an ejected Draymond Green in the second half. Jordan Poole had 31 points off the bench. Klay Thompson hit go-ahead 3. Steph Curry had 24. Game 2 on Tuesday with Draymond back. – 6:32 PM

Jason Dumas @JDumasReportsLove that shot of Draymond in the tunnel. – 6:32 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_MedinaWarriors held off even through Klay’s surprising missed FT’s, neutral out-of-bounds call and lost jump ball. Grizzlies miss chance to beat Warriors without Draymond for the entire 2nd half. – 6:32 PM

Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkinsDraymond is missing a hell of a game. – 6:19 PM

John Ireland @LAIrelandSo great to see Klay back in the playoffs. Just one of those guys who was born to be there.Btw, Memphis is really good. If GS wins this game without Igoudala, with Draymond being questionably ejected, and the Grizz shooting 42% from 3? Would be the best win of the postseason – 6:05 PM

Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShowdraymond gettin chucked slowed warriors/ pace of game down and turned it more halfcourt w/ very few runouts. which is oddly how warriors are biggest prob for grizzlies. we run a play/ you run a play bball. the fast mess always much better for Mem. – 6:04 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterThat’s a +5 for the Warriors in 4.5 minutes to open the fourth quarter with Steph Curry resting and Draymond Green in the locker room. If Warriors take this road Game 1, that’s probably the biggest stretch. Curry coming in after the timeout. – 6:00 PM

Jimmy Spencer @JimmySpencerDraymond out hurts, but man Klay, Poole or Curry … thats so tough down the stretch … 1 of 3 could catch fire and end it.Will be crucial though to see if that lineup can keep the Grizzlies off the offensive boards when the game slows down. – 5:55 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterThat’s a +7 third quarter for the Warriors without Draymond Green. Ten big Kevon Looney minutes on the back end of the defense and then a three guard bombs away offensive approach. Four combined 3s from Curry/Poole that quarter. – 5:46 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalkDraymond Green ejected for flagrant foul on Grizzlies’ Clarke (VIDEO) nba.nbcsports.com/2022/05/01/dra… – 5:44 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_MedinaWarriors really tapping into their ball movement and rebounding: good short-term solutions to get by without Draymond’s playmaking and defense – 5:43 PM

Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartinEl otro tema delicado para @Warriors es que si Draymond Green comete dos faltas flagrantes Tipo 1 o una Tipo 2 más en estos playoffs, lo suspenderán un partido automáticamente. No en esta serie, en estos playoffs. – 5:36 PM

Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCSThought it was a flagrant 1. But Draymond is officiated differently than many other All-Stars – 5:20 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBeeThe Flagrant 2 call will be hotly debated but Draymond Green clubbed this man directly in the face and one could argue that appeared to be his intent. He didn’t even come close to making a play on the ball. pic.twitter.com/lq8p49DtsL – 5:18 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterKevon Looney will start in Draymond Green’s place in the second half. Jordan Poole starting in place of Gary Payton II. – 5:17 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_MedinaInteresting to see if Warriors can tap into how they played well without Draymond on defense in second half as they did in the short term following his injury. Or if Warriors regress significantly on D as they did over the long term during Draymond’s absence – 5:15 PM

Connor Letourneau @Con_ChronThe latest on Draymond Green, who was ejected late in the second quarter: sfchronicle.com//sports/warrio… – 5:13 PM

JaVale McGee @JaValeMcGeeThat flagrant 2 might be majorly detrimental to this warriors team this game…Draymond is a MAJOR part in that system! – 5:11 PM

J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichaelGiven the way this game has been officiated, not surprised one bit Draymond got a flagrant 2. My issue with the officials is how they’re handing out fouls like free candy in general. – 5:10 PM

Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartinEsa celebración burlona de Draymond Green le valdrá una multa por no evacuar la cancha de forma anticipada tras ser expulsado. Las ligas de EEUU consideran que expulsarte de un partido, equivale a una suspensión. – 5:10 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNUWarriors outscored Grizzlies by 2 points in Draymond Green’s 17:01 … outscored by 8 with Green off the floor, which will obviously be the case for entire second half – 5:07 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_MedinaDon’t see how that’s a Flagrant 2 on Draymond. Clearly a Flagrant 1. – 5:07 PM

Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski1. The Grizzlies played much closer to their regular season identity than they did in Round 1. Good on them.2. The Draymond ejection just cannot happen. These are the playoffs. Ejecting a player has to be a last resort/unavoidable decision. The impact is too great. – 5:06 PM

Carl Steward @stewardsfollyThe weirdest part is Draymond Green had zero fouls before that play. – 5:06 PM

Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribeCan’t believe Draymond got tossed for that – 5:06 PM

Mark Giannotto @mgiannottoWhat a start to the series. Ja, Jaren & Melton look liberated. Splash Bros in foul trouble. Draymond Green ejected, leaves the court in true pro wrestling style. Golden State goes 5-18 from 3pt range. Memphis leads 61-55 at half. Suddenly feels like a game Grizzlies got to get. – 5:06 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterJa Morant with a floater over Kuminga at the halftime buzzer and a ‘he can’t guard me’ message to the Warriors. Grizzlies up six. Bigger issue for GSW: No Draymond Green in the second half. They’ll need Klay Thompson and Gary Payton II to avoid fouls, stay on floor in 2nd half. – 5:04 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlinWatch out for Draymond in Game 2…(Still can’t believe he was ejected.) – 5:04 PM

Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribeWarriors down just 61-55 at the first half. But …*No Draymond Green for the second half*Curry, Thompson and Payton all with 3 fouls*Warriors are cold from 3 (5-for-18)*Grizzlies are playing well – 5:04 PM

Kevin Lipe @kevinlipe_I guess Draymond needs to call in a Michigan State favor from Z-Bo and get a personal lesson in how to do wrestling moves on people under the basket without getting ejected – 5:04 PM

CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22Grizzlies lead the Warriors 61-55 at halftime. Golden State was called for 15 fouls in the first half, and Memphis was whistled for 11. Curry, Thompson and Payton will start the second half with three fouls. Warriors will be without Draymond Green for the rest of Game 1. – 5:03 PM

Steve Aschburner @AschNBAThe confab after Draymond Green got tossed for a Flagrant Foul 2. pic.twitter.com/MA6XWT6Ii7 – 5:03 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunninghamWith respect to how the rule of flagrant one vs. two is defined, I certainly didn’t see what Draymond Green did as worthy of a flagrant two. – 5:03 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU…only appropriate for a referee named Kane to eject Draymond for a takedown in the great wrestling city of Memphis pic.twitter.com/H4ESgq8E72 – 5:02 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlinYes, Draymond Green grabbed his jersey, which was unnecessary contact. But he also held Clarke’s jersey as he fell to the ground, preventing his head from hitting the court – 5:02 PM

Peter Edmiston @peteredmistonI mean, that’s a Flagrant 2 by definition. He’s smacked him in the face and then yanked him down. Wind-up, contact, it’s in the rule books. Blame Draymond for the dangerous play if you’re mad about it. – 5:02 PM

Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnsonI promise I’ve seen Draymond do more than that 100s of times and they were all common fouls.Flagrant 2 is wild. – 5:01 PM

Spencer Percy @QCHspencerDraymond Green does not get the benefit of the doubt if there’s even slightly a question between what type or flagrant foul it is. I’m sorry. – 5:01 PM

Pete Pranica @PetePranicaDraymond Green takes a victory lap as he is ejected with a flagrant foul penalty two. – 5:01 PM

Rick Noland @RickNolandVery weak ff2 on Draymond but sometimes history catches up with you – 5:01 PM

Mark Haynes @markhaynesnbaDraymond Green’s ejection is a huge blow for the Golden State Warriors. – 5:00 PM

Tony Mejia @MejiaDineroDraymond Green should not have done that but that’s the WEAKEST flagrant-2 I’ve ever seen. Absurd – 5:00 PM

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolaneDid Draymond get called for a flagrant in the Denver series? If so, he’s dangerously close to exceeding the flagrant foul threshold, which would trigger an automatic suspension, which cost him game 5 of the 2016 Finals – 5:00 PM

Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe3 seconds after Draymond Green gets ejected, Curry picks up his third – 5:00 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlinGrizzlies fans are chanting “throw him out” about Draymond Green. I don’t think he deserved a Flagrant 2 for that play… – 4:59 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrellThat’s a Draymond call. No one else is getting that Flagrant 2. – 4:59 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelCDraymond Green is ejected due to a flagrant two call. He just ran to the locker room waving his arms in the air, pumping up the crowd as he left. – 4:59 PM

Lang Whitaker @langwhitakerDraymond is like if Kanye was an NBA player – 4:59 PM

Ben Golliver @BenGolliverWarriors react to Draymond Green’s ejection from Game 1 vs. Grizzlies for Flagrant Foul 2 pic.twitter.com/9BnbcAMv64 – 4:59 PM

CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22Draymond Green has been ejected with 1:18 left in the half. Refs reviewed his foul on Brandon Clarke and called it a flagrant 2. – 4:59 PM

Connor Letourneau @Con_ChronDraymond Green has been ejected after being called for a Flagrant-2. Needless to say, that’s a huge blow for Warriors. – 4:59 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterDraymond Green gets ejected for a grab and yank of Brandon Clarke’s jersey. Warriors bench is stunned. Steph Curry to the referees: “That’s f****** crazy.” They thought it’d be a flagrant 1 maximum. – 4:59 PM

Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBALMAOOOOO at Draymond putting on a show as he exits. It’s ridiculous that’s a flagrant 2 though. Absurd – 4:59 PM

Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkinsJerry Lawler says: Draymond is a heel. And a great one. – 4:59 PM

Kristian Winfield @KrisplashedSoft league for ejecting Draymond Green for that. League should be ashamed – 4:59 PM

Marc Stein @TheSteinLineDraymond Green just ejected from Game 1 in Memphis after what was ruled a Flagrant 2 foul. Wow.More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 4:59 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNUI’m shocked Draymond got ejected. – 4:59 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DMDraymond Green has been ejected from the game. He gets his money’s worth by running around and egging on the crowd. – 4:59 PM

Meghan Triplett @Meghan_TriplettI have never seen a player get thrown out of a game and walk out like Draymond Green. Het skipped around and took a lap before walking out. – 4:58 PM

Lang Whitaker @langwhitakerDraymond just took a victory lap on his way off the court, gesturing to the crowd the entire time. Seems an odd way to celebrate getting ejected for a flagrant two. – 4:58 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelCFedExForum is chanting “throw him out” as the NBA refs review a hard foul by Draymond Green. pic.twitter.com/9H7AJ4zqFR – 4:58 PM

Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribeDraymond Green clearly gets a Flagrant 2. He just left the court bouncing and clapping, soaking up the jeering – 4:58 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHMAnd Draymond Green just ran out the tunnel waving on fans to boo him some more. – 4:58 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHMI think Memphis fans are chanting “THROW HIM OUT” as referees review a Draymond Green foul right now. – 4:57 PM

J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichaelI wouldn’t put it past these refs to give Draymond a flagrant 2 – 4:57 PM

Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron“THROW HIM OUT!” chant erupting from Memphis crowd, in reference to Draymond Green. – 4:57 PM

Mark Giannotto @mgiannottoFedExForum is chanting “Throw him out” to Draymond. – 4:57 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKidDraymond be trippin 💀💀💀 – 4:57 PM

Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrewsDraymond Green emphatically telling Steve Kerr and the refs that “My hand got got in (Clarke’s) jersey”.Call is under review for a flagrant. – 4:56 PM

Chris Herrington @ChrisHerringtonLate whistle on third foul for JJJ seemed almost challenge-worthy, but they let it go. Looks like a potential flagrant on Draymond Green scraping across Clarke’s face. – 4:56 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DMDraymond Green yanked down Clarke by his jersey. That will be a flagrant. – 4:56 PM

Mike Prada @MikePradaNBADraymond/Kuminga may be Golden State’s best frontcourt in this series. I’m curious to see it with the three snipers (ie no Wiggins) later this series – 4:55 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelCCan probably count on one hand how many times the Brandon Clarke floater has been blocked this season but Draymond Green just did it. Elite defender and elite IQ to even know when to jump/anticipate that shot. – 4:37 PM

Carl Steward @stewardsfollyDraymond Green nailed it on Memphis: “They’re unbothered.” – 4:25 PM

Mike Prada @MikePradaNBAI like the Warriors playing their three best scorers at the same time. That’s your best chance to get Memphis to chase ghosts outside.I don’t Iike it when you don’t have at least one of Draymond or GPIII in with them. Otto Porter can’t hang in this setup. – 4:22 PM

Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabobDoes GSW honestly think they are gonna be able to rebound with Draymond at the 5 and 4 wings / guards? – 4:17 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelCDraymond Green and Ja Morant with a lil face to face chit chat on the inbound and the crowd was loving it. Morant was clapping his hands while Draymond stood in front of him. Playoff basketball >>> – 4:16 PM

Clay Bailey @claybailey9The Tee Morant-Draymond Green showdown may be the best one-on-one matchup in the tournament. – 4:15 PM

Danny Leroux @DannyLerouxDraymond shades to Ja, Ja immediately lobs it to Clarke. Gorgeous. – 4:13 PM

Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribeSave for that one bad pass, great start for Draymond – 3:58 PM

Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribeWarriors starting small: GP2, Curry, Thompson, Wiggins, DraymondGrizzlies starting big: Ja, Bane, Brooks, Tillman, Jackson – 3:49 PM

Kerith Burke @KerithBurkeGame one starters:Curry, Stephen -GuardGreen, Draymond -CenterPayton II, Gary -ForwardThompson, Klay -GuardWiggins, Andrew -Forward – 3:07 PM

CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22Warriors starters for Game 1 against the Grizzlies:Steph CurryGary Payton IIKlay ThompsonAndrew WigginsDraymond Green – 3:06 PM

Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrewsGary Payton II is starting, with Kevon Looney remaining on the bench. Jordan Poole will also come off the bench.Payton will join Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green. – 3:04 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterGary Payton II is starting for the Warriors in Game 1 today in Memphis. It’s a move to get him on Ja Morant early. Jordan Poole and Kevon Looney coming off the bench.Steph CurryKlay ThompsonGary Payton IIAndrew WigginsDraymond Green – 3:02 PM

StatMuse @statmuseAll-Defensive Playoff TeamJrue HolidayJayson TatumMikal BridgesDraymond GreenBam Adebayo pic.twitter.com/B0B6dQTziP – 1:29 PM

More on this storyline

Green is optimistic the league will rescind his flagrant 2 after reviewing it. But if the NBA doesn’t, the ejection could bring major ramifications. The league suspends a player for one postseason game if he gets four flagrant foul points. With the Warriors in need of 11 more wins to hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy, Green currently has two. That is a scary prospect for a team that relies on Green’s two-way dynamism. “You really have to find that grit, that grind and just buckle down and lock in on the defensive end,” Warriors guard Jordan Poole said of being without Green. -via San Francisco Chronicle / May 2, 2022

Melissa Rohlin: Draymond Green on his pod: “I’m actually dumb enough to think that I wasn’t going to get a Flagrant 1. Talk about an idiot. You want to call anyone an idiot, look no further than Draymond Green himself.” -via Twitter @melissarohlin / May 2, 2022

The Volume: “I think tonight was probably a reputation thing” — @Money23Green speaks on his ejection from Game 1. -via Twitter / May 2, 2022