The Golden State Warriors overcame more Draymond Green drama to narrowly defeat the Phoenix Suns.
Draymond Green was ejected for the first time this season. Early in the third quarter he hauled Khaman Maluach to the ground, before shoving Dillon Brooks. He was given two technicals, and the 23rd ejection of his NBA career.
The Warriors were able to rally and win the game 116-113. They had actually been behind at halftime.
Green’s ejection led to an increased role for Charles Bassey, and speaking postgame, Warriors man Georges Niang credited him for his role in the team’s win.
Speaking to NBC Bay Area, Niang said: “He was ready. Yeah, he was phenomenal. I mean, that kid’s been champing at the bit to get his opportunity, and he took full advantage of it.”
He added: “We needed him tonight. We needed every last point that he gave us, and every rebound. He was phenomenal. So, credit to him.
“He’s prepared a long time for this, and he deserves the glory tonight.”
Bassey earned praise from teammate Al Horford before the season began, and he is beginning to settle with a Golden State team which is now on a five-game win-streak.
Charles Bassey scored 19 points in 23 minutes for the Warriors ...