Warriors' Draymond Green, Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. get into heated exchange

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. got into a heated exchange during the third quarter of Sunday's game at Chase Center. The incident occurred when Green threw the ball at Smith as he was falling out of bounds, leading to a brief shoving match between the two players before their teammates intervened. Neither player was assessed a technical foul for the altercation.

Why it matters

Draymond Green is known for his fiery on-court demeanor and has a history of getting into physical confrontations with opposing players. The Warriors cannot afford to lose Green, who is a key part of their rotation, as they try to secure a playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference.

The details

As Green was falling out of bounds, he threw the ball at Smith in an attempt to regain possession. Smith took exception to the play and appeared to bump Green, leading to the two exchanging words and shoving each other before their teammates stepped in to separate them. Neither player was assessed a technical foul for the incident.

• The altercation occurred in the third quarter of Sunday's game between the Warriors and Rockets.

What’s next

The NBA will likely review the incident and determine if any disciplinary action is warranted for either Green or Smith.