On Thursday night, the Golden State Warriors welcomed back their star forward Draymond Green for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Green had been suspended for Game 5 of the series after being assessed a flagrant foul in Game 4.
Green’s return was a huge boost for the Warriors, who had been struggling without him. He had been averaging 16.5 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game in the playoffs before his suspension. His presence on the court was felt immediately as he scored 16 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists in the game.
The Warriors were able to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series thanks to Green’s return. His energy and intensity on the defensive end of the court was especially important, as he was able to contain Cavaliers star LeBron James and limit his effectiveness.
Green’s return was also a huge emotional lift for the Warriors. His teammates were thrilled to have him back and his presence on the court seemed to give them an extra boost of confidence.
The Warriors will now look to close out the series in Game 5 on Sunday night. With Green back in the lineup, they are in a great position to do so. His presence on the court will be essential if they want to finish off the Cavaliers and win their second consecutive NBA title.
