What began as a verbal confrontation quickly spiraled into a scene of pushing and shoving, with players rushing to separate the feuding stars. The referees, aware of Green’s existing technical foul, expertly navigated the situation to avoid further escalation, opting not to eject him from the game — a pivotal decision given the stakes of the playoffs. Warriors coach Steve Kerr took proactive measures, pulling Green from the game to defuse the situation and protect his key player from potential suspension.