Analyst BOLDLY claims NBA’s decision to suspend Draymond Green places an ‘asterisk’ on Kings vs Warriors playoff series
Ric Bucher has voiced concerns over NBA's decision to suspend Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green
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The Sacramento Kings are on a roll in their first-round series against the Golden State Warriors, taking a 2-0 lead over the defending NBA champions. The Kings won the first two games of the series on their home court, and now they head to Golden State for Game 3, hoping to continue their winning streak.
The Warriors were dealt a blow ahead of Game 3, as Draymond Green was suspended for one game after receiving his second technical foul of the playoffs. This decision by the NBA was met with criticism from some, including analyst Ric Bucher, who believes that the league is handing the series to the Kings.
“If I’m the Sacramento Kings and I think I’m better than the Golden State Warriors then I don’t want anything that’s going to put an asterisk (on this series) and this certainly does. This compromises not only this series, this compromises the entire Western Conference run. Because even though the Warriors end up winning Game 3, it’s extending the series somehow, someway. …This is arguably the most harshest penalty that’s ever been handed out in NBA playoff history.”
Sacramento’s star guard, De’Aaron Fox, has been leading the way for the Kings, averaging 25 points per game in the series. He has been getting plenty of help from his teammates as well, with Domantas Sabonis and Harrison Barnes averaging over 15 points per game.
The Warriors, on the other hand, have struggled to find their rhythm in the series. They have been especially poor on the road this season, and that trend has continued in the playoffs. Their star players, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, have been held in check by the Kings’ defense, and they will need to step up in Game 3 if the Warriors hope to get back into the series.
JJ Redick claims referees have favored Kings over Warriors this season
As the Sacramento Kings take a 2-0 lead over the Golden State Warriors in their playoff series, former NBA player JJ Redick has claimed that referees have been favoring the Kings over the Warriors this season. Redick made the comments, saying, “The referees have dictated too much in the Kings favor in this series.”
Redick’s comments have been met with criticism from some, including Kendrick Perkins, who called out Redick for making excuses for the Warriors’ poor performance in the series. However, there are some who believe that there may be some truth to Redick’s claims.
It’s unclear whether or not referees have been favoring the Kings over the Warriors in this series, but it’s certainly something to keep an eye on as the series progresses. Referees have a difficult job, and they are bound to make mistakes from time to time, but it’s important that they remain impartial and make calls based on the rules of the game.
As for the series itself, Game 3 will be a crucial matchup for the Warriors. They will be without Draymond Green for the game, but they will need to find a way to overcome their struggles on the road and get a win if they hope to have a chance at winning the series. The Kings, on the other hand, will look to continue their dominant play and take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.
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Vivek Yadav
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