Draymond Green Verbally Attacks Referee During Rockets Game
Draymond Green Verbally Attacks Referee During Rockets Game
The Golden State Warriors have taken a 2-1 advantage over the Houston Rockets. Tensions are still high as the series gets even more intense.
Their latest meeting at Chase Center kept up the aggressive, physical vibe. Both teams combined for 38 fouls, which pretty much set the stage for a heated atmosphere—on the court and honestly, everywhere else.
During the third quarter, Draymond Green—never one to back down—became the center of attention after a rough play with Houston’s Alperen Sengun. He was convinced he’d been fouled, but when the whistle didn’t come, Green lost it and chased down the referee, yelling for a call.
Draymond Green chased after the ref and screamed “CALL THE FOUL” pic.twitter.com/OXk3jBOZT6
— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) April 27, 2025
That outburst earned him a technical foul. The whole thing only added fuel to the Warriors’ ongoing gripes about officiating, something head coach Steve Kerr keeps bringing up.
Despite the drama, Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins kept their heads in the game. The team is still eyeing another playoff run, leaning on the leadership of their All-Star core.
Steve Kerr Voices Discontent Over NBA Refs After Draymond Green Incident
Steve Kerr voiced his mounting frustration regarding NBA officiating after a heated episode with Draymond Green. The third game of the series was packed with fouls, and honestly, it raised a lot of questions about the consistency and quality of referee decisions.
One moment that stood out? Stephen Curry took a hard foul from Dillon Brooks on a three-point attempt. That only added fuel to the Warriors’ growing discontent.
Kerr, while careful not to outright blast the referees, pointed out what he sees as a tactical loophole in the playoffs. He’s noticed teams telling their players to commit more personal fouls, figuring the refs just can’t call everything.
As Kerr put it, officiating seems to change when the stakes are high. The whole process feels different, maybe even a little unpredictable:
- Teams actively push for more physicality
- Referees face pressure to balance fairness and game flow
- Technical fouls and ejections become more likely under tension
| Entity | Recent Events |
|---|---|
| Steve Kerr | Voiced indirect complaints |
| Draymond Green | Involved in foul dispute |
| NBA Referee | Scrutinized for decisions |
| Personal/Technical Foul | Increased occurrences |
| Ejected/Ejection | Heightened risk |
| Foul Call | Major source of controversy |
Kerr’s comments really highlight the gray area between enforcing the rules and interpreting them, especially when playoff intensity ramps up. It’s clear the Warriors’ run-ins with technicals and ejections have made referee decisions a hot topic, and honestly, who can blame them?
A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
