Draymond Green’s Historic (and Embarrassing) Night: A Look Back at the Scoreboard Selloff
Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green experienced a night he’d rather forget on Thursday, March 2, 2023, against the Memphis Grizzlies. While blowouts happen in the NBA, Green’s individual performance was historic, bordering on unbelievable.
A Zero Across the Board Performance
Green finished the game with zero points, zero rebounds, and zero assists.
That’s right, a triple-zero performance.
This isn’t just a rare occurrence; it’s a stat line that rarely ever happens, especially for a player with Green’s experience and importance to his team. In fact, his minus-42 plus-minus in just 19 minutes of play set a new NBA record for players who post zero points, rebounds, and assists in a game.
Adding Insult to Injury: Memphis is Green’s Nemesis
To make matters worse for Green, this dismal performance came against the Memphis Grizzlies – a team he has a long-standing rivalry with. Dillon Brooks, who used to play for Memphis, was known for his fiery interactions with Green.
Even though Brooks is no longer with the Grizzlies, the bad blood remains, making this loss sting even more for the Warriors’ star.
A Night of Seals for the Warriors
While Green’s performance was the low point, it was also a team-wide struggle for the Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry surprisingly went scoreless and recorded no field goals in his 25 minutes on the court. This was the first time in his career that Curry achieved this feat without being hampered by an injury.
Dennis Schroder, newly acquired by the Warriors, had a rough debut, shooting just 2-of-12 from the field and scoring only five points.
Looking Forward
This game serves as a stark reminder that even the best teams and best players can have off nights.
However, for the Warriors, learning from this humbling experience and looking to bounce back stronger in their upcoming games will be crucial for their continued success.
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