Warriors Draymond Green Rebuts Rockets Sengun Playoff Remarks

The rivalry between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets has reignited following the 2025 NBA Playoffs first-round series, which the Warriors won in seven games despite being the lower-seeded team. Rockets star Alperen Şengün criticized the Warriors for fouling a lot and then complaining about missed calls, comments that sparked a sharp response from Warriors veteran Draymond Green, who said, "You have to win to say stuff like that" and told Şengün to "hold that L." Statistical fouls analysis showed that the Warriors were actually called for more fouls than the Rockets throughout the series, contradicting Şengün’s remarks. The physical and contentious nature of the series extended to other players as well, notably Dillon Brooks targeting Warriors star Stephen Curry's injured thumb, further fueling animosity. The teams are set to meet again in the 2025-26 regular season, promising more intense competition and drama.