Tuesday night’s game was yet another heartbreaker for the Golden State Warriors.
Despite a strong effort for most of the game, the Warriors were taken down by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 137-128.
That was their second loss in a row and the team was obviously disappointed.
Some players were clearly frustrated and let it show in the middle of the game.
NBA writer Anthony Slater highlighted an awkward moment when Draymond Green, upset by not receiving a pass from Jordan Poole, threw his hands up in the air and walked away from the play.
Here's that obvious moment of exasperation from Draymond Green near the end of the first half in OKC. Flashes open for a pass from Jordan Poole, doesn't get it, waves in annoyance, walks away from the action. pic.twitter.com/a9dP5IvJZs
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 8, 2023
We are not used to seeing a moment like this from the Warriors.
The game was very close with the Thunder ahead by just one point when Poole had the ball.
Green waved his hands trying to get Poole’s attention but he wasn’t noticed.
He then walked away as Klay Thompson received the ball and actually did try to pass to him, causing a deflection and turnover.
All in all, it was a very uncharacteristically awkward and dysfunctional moment for the reigning champions.
Despite this rough moment, Green ended the night with a double-double of 11 points and 11 assists.
Stephen Curry was terrific with his 40 points and Thompson chipped in 23 of his own.
Yet, the team still lost.
Throughout the season, fans have been disappointed to see impressive output from several stars even as the team has failed repeatedly.
This has become a troubling pattern for the Warriors.
You can understand why players would be upset but Green and others will need to stay composed if they hope to find success in the postseason.
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