Dec 13, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) talks to media after the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Draymond Green Makes Feelings Clear About Houston Rockets

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 5, 2025 9:05 PM ET

On Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series.

Draymond Green finished the 103-89 victory with 16 points, six rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 7/15 from the field 2/8 from the three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time.

Via Anthony Slater of The Athletic : "Draymond Green greeting Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet, Ime Udoka, Amen Thompson and Steven Adams after the series. Pretty friendly postgame scene in Houston."

Draymond Green greeting Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet, Ime Udoka, Amen Thompson and Steven Adams after the series. Pretty friendly postgame scene in Houston. pic.twitter.com/oc4zSGmKRD
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 5, 2025

After the game, Green made his feelings clear about the Rockets.

Green (via NBA TV): "Ime, the way he had those guys fight. I gained a lot of respect for their team throughout this series. One of the tougher series I've played in... That's a young team to be reckoned with."

"I gained so much respect for those guys... that team's gonna be a force to be reckoned with."

Draymond had high praise for his first round opponents. pic.twitter.com/6xyJzBOQMP
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 5, 2025

Green finished the series with averages of 8.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.4 blocks per contest while shooting 39.3% from the field and 25.8% from the three-point range in seven games.

Via The Lead: "Lowest opponent FG% on shots within 6 feet in these Playoffs (min. 25 FGA defended):

34.6 - Alperen Sengun
41.8 - Draymond Green
42.9 - Mikal Bridges
44.0 - Dorian Finney Smith
44.0 - Chet Holmgren"

The Warriors will now face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the playoffs.

Game 1 will be on Tuesday night at the Target Center.

As for the Rockets, they will be one of the most intriguing teams to watch for the 2025-26 season.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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