Game 2 of the Golden State Warriors’ first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets turned into a nightmare. They suffered a tough 109-94 defeat, but the real blow came early when newly acquired star Jimmy Butler crashed hard on his back just eight minutes into the game. The fall forced him to leave the court.
Initially, replays seemed to suggest that Draymond Green had pushed Rockets Amen Thompson, who then collided midair with Butler. This led many to blame Green for the incident. However, a later slow-motion angle showed that Green wasn’t responsible for Thompson’s airborne trajectory.
Recently reporters asked Dillon Brooks about whether his teammate Amen Thompson might be developing a reputation as a dirty player. Brooks quickly deflected the accusation. Instead, he turned the spotlight on Green, calling him a “dirty player.”
“I think the dirty player is Draymond, giving him a little push. That’s what regular basketball players do. Jimmy’s fighting there for a rebound, and stuff happens,” Brooks said.
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“I think the dirty player is Draymond giving him a little push… We hope Jimmy can get better.”
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“It doesn’t have anything to do with being a dirty player, and we’re not worried about that. We hope Jimmy can get better,” he added.
Moses Moody Reacts To Dillon Brooks’ Remarks On Draymond Green
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The Warriors are surging high this season since the acquisition of Jimmy Butler. That’s why the possibility of losing him for even a single game has fans and players on edge. However, Warriors’ Moses Moody found humor in the latest controversial take on Brooks. When asked about Brooks labeling Green a “dirty player,” Moody couldn’t help but smirk at the irony.
“It’s a little ironic isn’t it,” Moody said.
With the series now knotted at one game each, Game 3 becomes a pivotal moment in the best-of-seven clash. The narrative is now bigger than just basketball; it’s personal. Whether Butler returns or not, the next game is expected to be even more intense, both in play and in words.
