Draymond Green was all over the court during the Golden State Warriors’ playoff rematch against the Memphis Grizzlies on Christmas day.
The four-time All-Star tallied only three points on a made triple, but he registered a double-double with 13 assists and 13 rebounds. On defense, Green added two blocks and a steal in 35 minutes.
In the fourth quarter, Green added to his defensive highlight reel on Christmas against the Grizzlies with a fiery block against Ja Morant.
With under seven minutes remaining, Green denied Morant at the rim with an emphatic block. Following the defensive stop, After rejecting Morant, Green celebrated over the Grizzlies All-Star guard on the baseline.
Green’s block put an exclamation point on the Warriors’ upset win over the Grizzlies, 123-109.
Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:
Draymond denies Ja at the rim 😱 pic.twitter.com/22T57JTaqN
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 26, 2022
Via @JoeVirayNBA on Twitter:
Draymond Green in great help position on the Ja drive, which results in a block. Just all-time-great defender. pic.twitter.com/9ishs0Qk6s
— Joe Viray (@JoeVirayNBA) December 26, 2022