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The atmosphere for Game 2 between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings was intense. Both sides were talking trying to draw a reaction, to get under each other’s skin. However, Draymond Green took it to a violent level after being involved in a mental warfare with Kings center Domantas Sabonis. Fans could only watch in utter shock as the Warriors forward unleashed his wrath on the 26-year-old big man.

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After scuffling for the entire night. the former DPOY hurt the All-Star center while on the ground.

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Draymond Green stomps Sabonis in the chest

It’s not just tonight that these two came face to face. From Game 1, Green and Sabonis have taken it to each other. Physicality has been a common theme in their contest. However, things escalated a little too far when the four-time All-Star attacked Sabonis while on the ground.

With a fast break opportunity, the Warriors were ready to push the pace. However, with his back on the ground, Sabonis held Green’s ankle to prevent him from being the general on the play. Riled up, the four-time champion tried to escape, but he did so with vicious intent. After an initial try, the forward stepped on the Kings center to get free. The heavy hit left Domantas Sabonis riding in immense pain.

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The outcome of Green’s decision was not surprising. He was assessed with a flagrant 2 for his violent intentions behind the stomp. On the other hand, Sabonis was handed a personal foul for initially holding his rival’s ankles.

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Without their on-court leader and defensive enforcer, the Warriors immediately struggled to stop the dynamic and fast-paced Sacramento offense. The home side went on a 10-2 run to take a double-digit lead in the clutch and take a 2-0 series lead.

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Fans blast Green for nasty actions

This wasn’t the first time Draymond Green had resorted to violence on the basketball court. And the NBA fans weren’t pleased with him stomping the 26-year-old Kings center. They ripped into the Golden State Warriors forward for using brutality. A Twitter fan even called him the “Dirtiest player ever”?

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Fans even called Draymond Green ‘overrated’ claiming he makes “headlines for dirty plays and technical fouls than actually being good at basketball”.?

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Here are some of the other reactions.

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Now that the Kings successfully defended their home court, the mammoth task of defeating the Warriors at the Chase Center stands in front of them. The reigning champions will fight till the end, and Green is bound to be more fired up than ever. Do you think the Kings can stun the Warriors in their castle? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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Anuj Talwalkar is a senior NBA Newsbreak specialist at EssentiallySports, trusted for his real-time coverage and fast, accurate updates on league developments. With five NBA seasons and two Olympics coverages under his belt, Anuj stands out as the go-to reporter for the NBA Matchday Newsdesk. As part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, he continuously refines his hard reporting with grounded storytelling shaped by fan culture and court-level insights. An economics graduate and lifelong OKC fan since the Supersonics era, Anuj combines analytical thinking and a genuine passion for basketball. He’s recognized for both his live news coverage and feature writing, with aspirations to someday interview Russell Westbrook. Anuj’s reporting is marked by its reliability, depth, and strong connection to the pulse of the NBA.

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