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NBA suspends Draymond Green for five games after incident with Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves

The former Defensive Player of the Year will miss five games due to a suspension.

Although tempers started to flare when Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels got into it with each other in the first 90 seconds of Wednesday’s game, Draymond Green found himself at the center of a feud between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves.

While Thompson was getting his jersey ripped at center court, Green came to his defense when Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert got involved. While Gobert looked to pull Thompson away from McDaniels, Green grabbed Gobert from behind, putting the French center in a headlock.

Once the situation was diffused, Thompson, McDaniels and Green were ejected from the game before a point even appeared on the scoreboard.

The NBA issued punishments on Wednesday, including a five-game suspension for Green. Thompson, Gobert and McDaniels received fines.

Via @wojespn on Twitter:

Green will miss Golden State’s games against the Oklahoma City Thunder (twice), Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs. Green is set to return on Nov. 28 against the Sacramento Kings.

Along with his suspension, Green has already been ejected twice in Golden State’s season. This will be Green’s fifth time being suspended in his career.

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Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Jaden McDaniels ejected after early scuffle between Timberwolves and Warriors

Things got heated between the Warriors and Timberwolves on Tuesday night before three players were ejected in the opening minutes.

Before the first bucket of the game, fireworks broke out on the Golden State Warriors new-look in-season tournament court at Chase Center in the opening minutes of Tuesday’s game.

While running down the court, Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels began going back and forth, tugging on each others jerseys. By the time the players reached mid-court, the situation escalated.

Thompson’s jersey was ripped by McDaniels. Rudy Gobert looked to be trying to to break things up at the scene before Draymond Green came to Thompson’s defense. Green grabbed Gobert, putting the Timberwolves center in what appeared to be a headlock.

Tempers flared between both teams at center court before everything was broken up and went to replay review.

Via @NBCWarriors on Twitter:

Following the review, Thompson, Green and McDaniels were ejected from the contest. Green has now been ejected twice in the Warriors last three games.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors’ slide continuing with another loss to Timberwolves, 116-110

After the Warriors slide hit three straight games with another loss to the Cavs, NBA Twitter chimed in with a flurry of reactions on Sunday night.

After an impressive start to the season, the Golden State Warriors have hit their first slide of the 2023-24 campaign.

After back-to-back losses to the Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers, the Warriors put together another cold shooting performance on the way to their third straight loss on Sunday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Timberwolves showed their strong defense, limiting the Warriors to 38.5% from the field and 27.9% from beyond the arc in a 116-110 loss on Sunday evening in San Francisco.

While Steph Curry stayed hot with a 38-point performance, no other members of the Warriors scored more than 16 points (Klay Thompson). On a cold shooting night, Dario Saric and Jonathan Kuminga were the only other members of the Warriors to reach double figures in scoring. Curry, Thompson and rookie Brandon Podziemski were the only members of the Warriors to knock down multiple 3-pointers.

As Minnesota’s defense stifled the Warriors’ offense, Anthony Edwards poured in 33 points on 11-of-27 shooting from the field in the Timberwolves’ sixth straight win.

After the Warriors’ fall extended to three straight losses, the NBA community on Twitter chimed in with a flurry of reactions on Sunday night. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Sunday evening on social media.

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Timberwolves vs. Warriors: How to watch, stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast information for Sunday

Before the Warriors host the Timberwolves on Sunday, here’s everything you need to know about the game, including how to watch.

After the San Francisco 49ers finish up with their Week 10 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Golden State Warriors will provide the nightcap in the Bay Area on Sunday evening with the second leg of a back-to-back.

Following a tough loss at home on Saturday to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Warriors will need to quickly hit the reset button on Sunday with the red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves waiting for the second leg of a home back-to-back.

While the Warriors are riding a two-game losing streak, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves have cracked off five straight wins behind their league-best defensive rating.

Before the Warriors host the Timberwolves on Sunday, here’s everything you need to know about the game, including how to watch.

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Watch: Chase Center crowd rises to welcome back Gary Payton II

In his first appearance since being traded back to the Warriors, Gary Payton II received a thunderous applause from the Chase Center crowd in San Francisco.

Although the Golden State Warriors were stunned with a late loss after a collapse in the final minutes against the Minnesota Timberwolves, fans at Chase Center found a reason to rise to their feet on Sunday night. 

Sunday’s contest against the Wolves marked the first appearance of Gary Payton II since he was acquired by the Warriors in a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers on NBA trade deadline day. After failing his physical during the trade, the former Golden State guard has been out since early as he’s continued rehabbing a right adductor injury. 

After becoming a fan favorite during the Warriors’ title run last season, the home crowd at San Francisco’s Chase Center welcomed Payton II back to the Bay Area with a thunderous ovation. When the defensive guard checked in for the first time on Sunday night the dub nation crowd in San Francisco rose to their feet for a standing ovation. 

Via @NBA on Twitter: 

Payton II played 15 minutes off the bench in his debut with the Warriors, tallying nine points on 3-of-4 shooting from the field with a made triple to go along with two boards and an assist in Golden State’s loss to Minnesota on Sunday. 

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NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors’ late collapse in costly loss to Timberwolves on Sunday

After the Warriors’ tough loss to the Timberwolves, NBA Twitter chimed in with different reactions on Sunday night.

Holding a tight two-point lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves with under 1:30 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Golden State Warriors looked to be nearing a significant step in the Western Conference playoff standings with a win.

However, a collapse in the final minute for the Warriors flipped the game and tightened the playoff race at the No. 6 seed in the wild west.

With the Warriors gripping to a one-point lead, Minnesota’s Kyle Anderson was able to force Draymond Green into a costly turnover with 14 seconds on the clock. Following the turnover from Green, Karl Anthony-Towns immediately drilled his second consecutive 3-pointer to stun the Warriors and take a two-point lead with under 10 seconds remaining.

With the chance to tie the game or take the lead with a clutch shot of their own, Jordan Poole turned the ball over with a pass out of bounds. A Jaden McDaniels free throw and a missed shot from Steph Curry at the buzzer locked the game up for the Timberwolves, 99-96.

Minnesota’s late comeback snapped Golden State’s eight-game home winning streak along with spoiling the return of Gary Payton II. The recently re-acquired guard made his debut with the Warriors on Sunday after missing time due to an adductor injury.

Payton II tallied nine points on 3-of-4 shooting from the floor with two boards, an assist and a block in 15 minutes off the bench against the Timberwolves.

Poole led the way for the Warriors, scoring a game-high 27 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the floor with four boards, two assists and two steals in 31 minutes off the bench.

Following the Warriors’ costly loss to the Timberwolves, the NBA community on Twitter chimed in with reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying about the game on Sunday. 

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NBA Twitter reacts to Klay Thompson and Donte DiVincenzo leading Warriors to comeback win vs. Timberwolves, 109-104

After Klay Thompson and Donte DiVincenzo helped lead the Warriors to a comeback win over the Timberwolves, NBA Twitter exploded with reactions.

After the Minnesota Timberwolves carried a nine-point lead into the fourth quarter, it looked like the Golden State Warriors were headed toward a home loss. However, Klay Thompson and Donte DiVincenzo weren’t ready to close the book before the fourth quarter on Sunday night. 

Without Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green, the duo of Thompson and DiVincenzo sparked a late fourth-quarter run for the Warriors. In the final frame, Divincenzo tallied 10 points while Thompson added eight to steal a comeback by outscoring the Timberwolves 31-17 in the fourth quarter. 

After DiVincenzo buried a triple to give the Warriors the lead with 3:02 remaining, Thompson followed with a 3-pointer of his own to give the Warriors a commanding six-point advantage with two minutes left on the clock. Following clutch jumpers from Anthony Lamb, Thompson and DiVincenzo, the Warriors secured their second straight win, 109-104. 

Thompson led the game with 32 points on 12-of-23 shooting from the field with six made triples, five boards and four assists in 33 minutes. DiVincenzo added 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the floor with eight rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes. 

Kevon Looney helped the Warriors on the glass with a double-double performance. Looney notched 12 points to go along with a game-high 17 rebounds in 32 minutes.

Following Golden State’s comeback win over Minnesota, the NBA community on Twitter exploded with different reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Sunday night.

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Warriors vs. Timberwolves: How to watch, lineups, injury reports and broadcast for Sunday

Before the Warriors host the Timberwolves on Sunday night, here’s everything you need to know about the game, including how to watch.

After securing a much-needed shorthanded win on Friday night against the young Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors will continue their five-game homestand with a contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves that could have playoff implications. 

Both the Warriors (30-30) and Timberwolves (31-31) are sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference’s tight playoff puzzle. Each team will have the chance to gain a game over the other and climb the standings. The Warriors are at No. 7 with the Timberwolves right behind them at No. 8. 

For a game that will impact the standings, each team will be missing All-Star caliber players on Sunday. Steph Curry (lower leg), Andrew Wiggins (personal), Rudy Gobert (illness) and Karl Anthony-Towns (calf) are expected to be out for Sunday’s game at San Francisco’s Chase Center. 

Before the Warriors host the Timberwolves on Sunday night, here’s everything you need to know about the game, including how to watch.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors falling in overtime vs. Timberwolves, 119-114

After the Warriors couldn’t close against the Timberwolves in a late overtime loss on the road, the NBA community responded on Twitter with different reactions.

Riding a three-game winning streak, it looked like the Golden State Warriors were on the way to their fourth consecutive victory on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter. However, Golden State’s struggles with closing out games on the road began to show. 

As the Timberwolves began to mount a late comeback attempt, the Warriors had no answer for D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards. 

Russell fueled a strong fourth-quarter run to tie the game in regulation. The former Golden State guard notched 14 of his 29 points in the final frame as the Timberwolves outscored the Warriors 28-17 in the fourth quarter. 

During Minnesota’s late run, the Warriors’ offense went quiet. Golden State also struggled with ball control, turning the ball over six times in the fourth quarter. 

As Russell helped push the game to overtime, Golden State’s late struggles spilled over into the extra period. The Warriors scored only four more points in overtime and turned the ball over three more times. 

Anthony Edwards came alive in overtime, scoring four clutch points to help secure a comeback win over the Warriors, 119-114. Edwards finished the game with 27 points on 10-of-26 shooting from the floor with six rebounds and five assists. 

Steph Curry tallied a team-high 29 points on 8-of-21 shooting from the field with 10 boards and three assists in 43 minutes. Curry didn’t score in overtime, missing all three of his shot attempts in the extra period. 

As the Warriors fell to 1-3 in overtime on the season, the NBA community responded on Twitter with different reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Twitter on Wednesday night. 

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NBA Twitter reacts after Warriors’ slide continues with loss vs. Timberwolves

After the Warriors’ slide continued with a loss against Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves, NBA Twitter chimed in with different reactions.

After blowing a 21-point lead in the second half on the way to a letdown loss to the Dallas Mavericks, the Golden State Warriors had a chance to bounce back on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

However, the Warriors’ defense has no answers for All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns. The Kentucky product notched a dominant near double-double with 39 points on 14-of-22 shooting from the field with nine boards in 32 minutes.

Steph Curry attempted to match Towns with 34 points of his own, but it wasn’t enough to solve Golden State’s recent slide. Outside of five triples from Curry, the Warriors struggled to find the bottom of the rim from deep against the Timberwolves. Golden State shot a rough 13-of-45 shooting from beyond the arc on Tuesday night.

Along with Towns, four other members of the Timberwolves tallied double-figures in scoring on the way to a blowout victory over the Warriors, 129-114.

After the Warriors dropped their fourth loss in five games, the NBA Twitter community chimed in with different reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Tuesday night.

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