Watch: Draymond Green ejected vs. Suns after hitting Jusuf Nurkic in face

For the third time this season, Draymond Green has been ejected.

For the third time in 23 games, Draymond Green exited a contest early due to an ejection.

With the Warriors clinging to a five-point advantage over the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter Tuesday, Green spun around and struck Jusuf Nurkic in the face. The big men were going back and forth to get position before an inbound pass.

Green was quickly assessed a flagrant two foul and ejected.

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Green’s most recent ejection came when he put Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in a chokehold. Green was suspended five games for his actions against Gobert. Green was also ejected after picking up two technical fouls against the Cleveland Cavaliers this season.

Green has been ejected 19 times in his career, the most among active NBA players.

Without Green on the floor, the Suns took advantage. Despite a solid effort from the Warriors bench, the Suns closed out Golden State in the fourth quarter for a 119-116 win.

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