Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green could be hoisting a Defensive Player of the Year Award at the end of the 2024-25 season. Green is the current favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook for the award,

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green got under the skin of the Houston Rockets on Sunday night, earning himself a flagrant foul in the third quarter. Catching the ball on the baseline, Draymond went up for a layup attempt at the rim with Rockets center Alperen Şengün sliding over to contest.

I’m not going to stop because the referee says stop, and give up position. I already give up six inches and 50 pounds.”

After running through multiple teams in the Western Conference playoff picture, the Warriors' offense went cold on Sunday against the Rockets. Houston's No. 4 ranked defensive rating kept Steph Curry and the rest of Golden State's offense in check,

The Warriors also had 20 turnovers. The Warriors (46-32) dropped into a four-way tie with No. 6 Minnesota (46-32), No. 7 LA Clippers and No. 8 Memphis (46-32). Following a second quarter that saw Draymond Green earn his 13th technical foul after a shoving and jawing match with Sengun,