NBA Playoffs 2015-2016

[Endless Paradise]

The refs were going to eject him, actually. It was reported that they downgraded the Flagrant 2 to a Flagrant 1 after Kerr and Green protested upon overhearing the mumbling of his potential tossing.

The simple fact of the matter is that the Warriors would've been better off if the refs handled the situation properly and ejected him last night. The league's got a history of not suspending someone after they've been ejected for something like that; in the NBA's eyes, the guy's already served their punishment. By letting Green stay in the game, the Warriors *still* got blown out and now are at risk of being without him in a pivotal road Game 4.

This is literally exactly what happened with Zach Randolph in the 2014 playoffs. The Grizzlies got blown out at home, Z-Bo punched Adams in the head, and he was suspended for Game 7 in OKC because he wasn't tossed from a game his team got wrecked in, anyway.

[celticsclay]

The refs were going to eject him, actually. It was reported that they downgraded the Flagrant 2 to a Flagrant 1 after Kerr and Green protested upon overhearing the mumbling of his potential tossing.

The simple fact of the matter is that the Warriors would've been better off if the refs handled the situation properly and ejected him last night. The league's got a history of not suspending someone after they've been ejected for something like that; in the NBA's eyes, the guy's already served their punishment. By letting Green stay in the game, the Warriors *still* got blown out and now are at risk of being without him in a pivotal road Game 4.

This is literally exactly what happened with Zach Randolph in the 2014 playoffs. The Grizzlies got blown out at home, Z-Bo punched Adams in the head, and he was suspended for Game 7 in OKC because he wasn't tossed from a game his team got wrecked in, anyway.

Yea it wasn't a basketball move as they say and I don't really see a huge difference in kicking someone versus punching someone. Coupled with his previously body slamming and his continued complaining today he is really forcing the league to toss him. They should have just ejected him there if this report is true.

[Rondo9]

I don't believe the league should suspend guys during a playoff series unless it's an absolutely outrageous foul. Suspend em five, ten games at the start of next season if you have to. But don't ruin a great series.

It's Green's fault this happened not the NBA.

[Endless Paradise]

Just for reference, since someone's going to ask for a source:

http://newsok.com/article/5499789

The flagrant 2 is mentioned right there in the first observation.

[PhoSita]

The refs were going to eject him, actually. It was reported that they downgraded the Flagrant 2 to a Flagrant 1 after Kerr and Green protested upon overhearing the mumbling of his potential tossing.

The simple fact of the matter is that the Warriors would've been better off if the refs handled the situation properly and ejected him last night. The league's got a history of not suspending someone after they've been ejected for something like that; in the NBA's eyes, the guy's already served their punishment. By letting Green stay in the game, the Warriors *still* got blown out and now are at risk of being without him in a pivotal road Game 4.

This is literally exactly what happened with Zach Randolph in the 2014 playoffs. The Grizzlies got blown out at home, Z-Bo punched Adams in the head, and he was suspended for Game 7 in OKC because he wasn't tossed from a game his team got wrecked in, anyway.

Then it's the refs mistake and the Warriors ought not to suffer for it.

[Endless Paradise]

The refs were going to eject him, actually. It was reported that they downgraded the Flagrant 2 to a Flagrant 1 after Kerr and Green protested upon overhearing the mumbling of his potential tossing.

The simple fact of the matter is that the Warriors would've been better off if the refs handled the situation properly and ejected him last night. The league's got a history of not suspending someone after they've been ejected for something like that; in the NBA's eyes, the guy's already served their punishment. By letting Green stay in the game, the Warriors *still* got blown out and now are at risk of being without him in a pivotal road Game 4.

This is literally exactly what happened with Zach Randolph in the 2014 playoffs. The Grizzlies got blown out at home, Z-Bo punched Adams in the head, and he was suspended for Game 7 in OKC because he wasn't tossed from a game his team got wrecked in, anyway.

Then it's the refs mistake and the Warriors ought not to suffer for it.

No, it's Green's mistake for committing the act in the first place. If you don't want his team to suffer, place the blame with whom it ultimately lies.

All a moot point because they just announced that they're not suspending him at all.

[saltlover]

The refs were going to eject him, actually. It was reported that they downgraded the Flagrant 2 to a Flagrant 1 after Kerr and Green protested upon overhearing the mumbling of his potential tossing.

The simple fact of the matter is that the Warriors would've been better off if the refs handled the situation properly and ejected him last night. The league's got a history of not suspending someone after they've been ejected for something like that; in the NBA's eyes, the guy's already served their punishment. By letting Green stay in the game, the Warriors *still* got blown out and now are at risk of being without him in a pivotal road Game 4.

This is literally exactly what happened with Zach Randolph in the 2014 playoffs. The Grizzlies got blown out at home, Z-Bo punched Adams in the head, and he was suspended for Game 7 in OKC because he wasn't tossed from a game his team got wrecked in, anyway.

Then it's the refs mistake and the Warriors ought not to suffer for it.

No, it's Green's mistake for committing the act in the first place. If you don't want his team to suffer, place the blame with whom it ultimately lies.

All a moot point because they just announced that they're not suspending him at all.

Not only that, they downgraded the flagrant to a common foul.

[Rondo9]

Double standards by the NBA.

[SparzWizard]

Looks like Draymond Green will NOT be suspended for Game 4 of the WCF.

Double-standards, protecting their stars and their golden boy team aren't you, NBA?

[Endless Paradise]

The refs were going to eject him, actually. It was reported that they downgraded the Flagrant 2 to a Flagrant 1 after Kerr and Green protested upon overhearing the mumbling of his potential tossing.

The simple fact of the matter is that the Warriors would've been better off if the refs handled the situation properly and ejected him last night. The league's got a history of not suspending someone after they've been ejected for something like that; in the NBA's eyes, the guy's already served their punishment. By letting Green stay in the game, the Warriors *still* got blown out and now are at risk of being without him in a pivotal road Game 4.

This is literally exactly what happened with Zach Randolph in the 2014 playoffs. The Grizzlies got blown out at home, Z-Bo punched Adams in the head, and he was suspended for Game 7 in OKC because he wasn't tossed from a game his team got wrecked in, anyway.

Then it's the refs mistake and the Warriors ought not to suffer for it.

No, it's Green's mistake for committing the act in the first place. If you don't want his team to suffer, place the blame with whom it ultimately lies.

All a moot point because they just announced that they're not suspending him at all.

Not only that, they downgraded the flagrant to a common foul.

I'm seeing that it was upgraded to a flagrant 2 with a fine. No way the NBA would dare not only refuse to suspend him, but downgrade it to a common foul.

[saltlover]

The refs were going to eject him, actually. It was reported that they downgraded the Flagrant 2 to a Flagrant 1 after Kerr and Green protested upon overhearing the mumbling of his potential tossing.

The simple fact of the matter is that the Warriors would've been better off if the refs handled the situation properly and ejected him last night. The league's got a history of not suspending someone after they've been ejected for something like that; in the NBA's eyes, the guy's already served their punishment. By letting Green stay in the game, the Warriors *still* got blown out and now are at risk of being without him in a pivotal road Game 4.

This is literally exactly what happened with Zach Randolph in the 2014 playoffs. The Grizzlies got blown out at home, Z-Bo punched Adams in the head, and he was suspended for Game 7 in OKC because he wasn't tossed from a game his team got wrecked in, anyway.

Then it's the refs mistake and the Warriors ought not to suffer for it.

No, it's Green's mistake for committing the act in the first place. If you don't want his team to suffer, place the blame with whom it ultimately lies.

All a moot point because they just announced that they're not suspending him at all.

Not only that, they downgraded the flagrant to a common foul.

I'm seeing that it was upgraded to a flagrant 2 with a fine. No way the NBA would dare not only refuse to suspend him, but downgrade it to a common foul.

I guess it's a Woj - Stein battle for accuracy then.

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NBA announces Draymond Green's flagrant foul on Steven Adams has been downgraded to a common foul

EDIT:  Fake Woj account got me. I hate you fake Woj.

[Endless Paradise]

Fake Woj, check the handle.

[alldaboston]

Wow that's a good fake Woj handle.

[jpotter33]

Good. Don't decide a playoff series by suspending a crucial player for the team. Fine the hell out of them, but don't suspend them. I've always hated suspensions. I'm guessing all of the officiating BS at the end of games that has favored OKC played into the decision, too.

To be honest, I think IT's in the playoffs was even worse. Green at least has a claim that it wasn't intentional, where IT's clearly was intentional. But I'm glad they didn't suspend either of them, which ultimately punishes the fan, especially those who bought tickets.

I'm with Pho, unless you blatantly throw a punch or something like that, then you shouldn't be suspended, especially in the playoffs, let alone the WCF.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Seems ridiculous to me that Dahntay Jones got suspended but Green didn't. Combine that with not fining LeBron for his silly flop, and the NBA continues to look worse with every passing day of these playoffs. Like they're competing with the NFL for absurdity.