Draymond Green earned his first ejection of the 2026-27 NBA season on Monday night after tackling Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach during a transition play. The incident sparked a brief scuffle involving Dillon Brooks, resulting in Green receiving two technical fouls and an automatic ejection. It marked the 31st ejection of Green's career and his third technical foul of the season, tying him for the league lead. The Warriors overcame a double-digit deficit to win 116-113 behind Stephen Curry's 34 points and a strong bench performance from Charles Bassey, who posted 19 points and eight rebounds in 22 minutes. Bassey's output in limited minutes matched Green's season total of 19 points in 159 minutes. Green continues to lead the team in assists at 6.3 per game, while Curry and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg combine for over 50 points per game. The victory improved Golden State to 5-3, placing them seventh in the Western Conference standings.
Draymond Green Ejected as Warriors Rally to Beat Suns
