Draymond Green Reveals Why Lakers Won Game 3

BYAlexander ColePublished on May 08, 20236.3K Views

Golden State Warriors v Sacramento Kings - Game Seven

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 30: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the fourth quarter in game seven of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on April 30, 2023 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Draymond Green was brutally honest.

Draymond Green is someone who does not mince words. Overall, he is known for his incredible trash talk. Moreover, he is someone who doesn't mind speaking the truth, even if it might be uncomfortable. However, his talking has put him in some negative positions. There have been a few instances in which we have seen him get suspended or kicked out of a game for his actions. Regardless, the Warriors continue to stand by him, no matter what. He is an important player to their success, and that is not going to change anytime soon.

In Game 3 of the Warriors' series against the Lakers, Green found himself with a technical foul. Moreover, his team got destroyed by a total of 30 points. Now, the Lakers have a 2-1 series lead, and they continue to have the home-court advantage as Game 4 goes down at Crypto.com Arena. No one knows how this is all going to go down, but if one thing is for certain, the officiating will be heavily scrutinized. After Game 3, Green noted that the Lakers were getting to the free throw line a lot, and that it was a massive issue.

Draymond Green Is Not Happy

“The game stopped,” Green said regarding the free throws and fouls. “[They were] on the free throw line every time.” Overall, Green isn't wrong here. The Lakers went to the free-throw line a total of 37 times. Although the Warriors have the most free-throw attempts of any team left in the playoffs, this is still wild. Either way, the Warriors need to find a way to combat this. The Lakers are a great team that has gotten hot at the right time. Meanwhile, the Warriors have been wildly inconsistent.

Overall, this is easily the most compelling series in the entire NBA Playoffs right now. The Lakers and Warriors feature some of the best players to ever step on the court. LeBron Vs. Curry is a matchup we may never see again. If that is the case, then fans better soak it all in while they still can. Let us know who you think is going to win, in the comments section below.

About The Author

Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.