The Warriors-Timberwolves game in San Francisco quickly escalated into chaos when Draymond Green put Rudy Gobert in a chokehold, leading to multiple ejections.
Draymond Green chokehold on Rudy Gobert sparks brawl in Warriors-Timberwolves game
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Talk about a game starting with a bang! In San Francisco, it only took a couple of minutes into the Warriors versus Timberwolves game for things to get heated.
Before anyone even scored, what started as a small scuffle quickly blew up into a full-blown team brawl.
Here’s how it all went down: Klay Thompson was bringing the ball up, and Jaden McDaniels was on him. Things got physical between the two with a bit of pushing and jersey grabbing.
Next thing you know, everyone’s getting into it.
In the midst of this mayhem, Draymond Green decided to make his move. He went straight for Rudy Gobert and locked him in a headlock. This action didn’t just heat up the moment; it basically set the court on fire.
The aftermath? Thompson’s jersey was torn, and the replay footage laid out the whole tit-for-tat exchange. McDaniels, Thompson, and Green all got the boot from the game, leaving the Warriors in a tight spot, especially since they were already down Stephen Curry due to his knee injury.
The game was on half-time when this article was published, with the Warriors edging the Timberwolves by 59 – 54.
Draymond’s streak of violence continues unabated
This isn’t the first time Green and Gobert have butted heads.
They’ve had some heated exchanges on social media earlier this year. And let’s not forget last October when Green’s fist met Jordan Poole’s jaw during training camp, causing quite a stir.
The NBA has a clear stance: Violence on the court? Big no-no. Ejections, fines, or suspensions are on the table for those involved in altercations. Provocation by another player is no excuse for fighting.
The NBA has yet to issue a directive on Green and other players involved in the fiery scuffle.
