Warriors Face Pressure After Draymond Green Technical

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was assessed his fifth technical foul of the 2025 NBA Playoffs during a Game 2 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, pushing him closer to potential suspension. The altercation, which involved contact with Naz Reid and a heated exchange with officials, led to interventions from teammates and coaches. After the game, Green criticized an 'agenda' within the media and league portraying him as an 'angry Black man,' arguing such stereotypes diminish his achievements. The Warriors, already weakened by Stephen Curry's hamstring injury, struggled offensively and lost 117-93, tying the series 1-1. NBA analysts Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith highlighted the team's need for improved collective performance rather than reliance on individual efforts. As the series moves to San Francisco, the Warriors face significant pressure to recover both on and off the court.