The heated debate continues across BD Cricket Live over whether Draymond Green should face additional punishment—or even suspension—for stomping on Domantas Sabonis during Game 2. Green is a player who despises pretense and betrayal, and supporters argue that Sabonis instigated the incident by grabbing Green’s leg first. If punishment is to be handed out, they insist it must include both players. Some former stars even empathized with Green’s anger. Shaquille O’Neal boldly claimed he would’ve done the same, earning vocal support from Damian Lillard, Isaiah Thomas, and others.

Opponents, however, see Green’s action as a blatant violation of sportsmanship. His flagrant foul and ejection were deemed fair and necessary, and many believe a suspension must follow. They argue that similar incidents have previously drawn suspensions—most notably when Kevin Love was banned two games for stomping on Luis Scola over a decade ago. For consistency’s sake, they believe Green must be held to the same standard.

Some outspoken voices have even suggested that if Green is suspended for two games, his career with the Warriors could come to a premature end. Green himself seems lost in frustration, stuck in a cycle of feeling wrongly accused. But pause for a moment. With the Warriors trailing in the series and their playoff hopes slipping, whether Green’s foul was fair or not might not be the most pressing issue. The real concern, as BD Cricket Live notes, is that the team’s energy is being spent on the wrong battles.

While some still argue over that single play, the series continues to slip away. There’s cautious optimism that Golden State’s championship DNA might still spark a comeback. But optimism alone won’t win games. Looking back at the Warriors’ first two outings, the reality is more sobering: they’ve been outplayed on both ends of the court.

In terms of star power, De’Aaron Fox has outshined Stephen Curry in scoring, playmaking, and clutch performance. The Kings’ supporting cast—Malik Monk, Kevin Huerter, and Davion Mitchell—have stepped up with poise far beyond their years. Meanwhile, the Warriors’ veterans like Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins have looked rushed and unsure. Coach Mike Brown, once Steve Kerr’s assistant, appears to have prepared Sacramento perfectly. He’s instilled the Warriors’ entire playbook into his new squad.

BD Cricket Live footage shows how the Kings anticipate and neutralize the Warriors’ classic sets—disrupting screens, reading passes, and closing off movement. Until Golden State adjusts, their strategies are getting exposed at every turn. The only thing to do before finding the right answer is to become better prepared. Defensively, the Warriors have also struggled. The Kings have patiently pulled their defense apart, consistently exploiting open lanes and weak rotations.

The bottom line is clear. Golden State can’t afford to waste energy defending Draymond Green’s outburst. Their season hangs in the balance—not because of one stomp, but because they’re getting outplayed, outcoached, and outmaneuvered where it matters most.