Jalen Green's Elbowing Incident with Draymond Green in Game 2 Sparks Controversy
In a physical first-round playoff series, Jalen Green elbows Draymond Green, receiving a flagrant foul during the Rockets' victory over the Warriors.
The playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets has been fiercely competitive, reminiscent of classic confrontations. In the second game, Jalen Green delivered a flagrant foul by elbowing Draymond Green amidst the high-stakes action.
In this physical matchup, the teams have engaged in hard defense, with incidents escalating quickly. As the game progressed, Green’s actions led to a review from officials, resulting in a flagrant-1 foul for his elbow strike against Draymond, who is known for his veteran savvy on the court.
“Jalen Green got hit with a Flagrant 1 after altercation with Draymond. pic.twitter.com/61CvNvLpBB” — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 24, 2025
Despite this incident, the Rockets triumphed over the Warriors to even the series at one game apiece. Jalen Green had an impressive performance post his shocking Game 1, scoring 38 points. Moving forward in the series, the focus will be on maintaining composure amidst rising tensions while they face Golden State in the upcoming games.
