Draymond Green’s Honest Statement on Controversial Warriors-Rockets Ending

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green his opinion on the heartbreaking NBA Cup loss to the Houston Rockets

Dec 11, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr looks on as forward Draymond Green (23) talks with an official during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

After a dominant NBA Cup run took the Golden State Warriors to the knockout rounds, Wednesday's matchup against the Houston Rockets crushed their hopes for a trip to Las Vegas.

The Warriors had the ticket to Vegas secured in their hands with just seconds left, but an insane ending shocked everyone. The final play of the game led to tons of controversy, as the referees called a crucial loose-ball foul on Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga with three seconds left and a one-point lead. Rockets guard Jalen Green would then make both free throws, taking the lead and ultimately winning the game for Houston.

WARRIORS LOSE TO ROCKETS IN FINAL SECONDS AFTER A LOOSE BALL FOUL CALL 😱 pic.twitter.com/zCYuyiBXJD

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 12, 2024

This ending caused mayhem, as head coach Steve Kerr and star guard Steph Curry simply could not believe what had just happened.

Now, after the Warriors have had a couple of days off to rest and reflect on the heartbreaking loss, Warriors star forward Draymond Green gave his input on the Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis.

"Obviously, I disagree with the call," Green said. "I'm a little upset for the game to end on two free throws like that with a play like that, nobody's in scoring position. With all the things leading up to it, it's upsetting. But, you gotta make the plays down the stretch and give the Houston Rockets credit. They made the plays down the stretch and we didn't."

"I disagree with the call... but you gotta make the plays down the stretch"@money23green reacts to the controversial ending of the Rockets-Warriors game pic.twitter.com/DCzcrJcVXU

— The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis (@DraymondShow) December 13, 2024

Considering how poorly Wednesday's game ended, Green gave a very level-headed response by giving the Rockets credit and acknowledging that the Warriors simply did not make the plays they needed to. It is always horrible for a game to end like that, but the first step is to make the right plays to avoid being in that tight situation in the first place.

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