Whether it’s in the paint among the giants or along the perimeter against shooters, when it’s postseason basketball, few can quarterback a defense the way Draymond Green can. Setting the tone for a dominant defensive effort in Game 1, the former Defensive Player of the Year shows both athleticism and smarts, flying from one side of the court to the deep corner, blocking away a Dallas Mavericks three-point attempt, helping the Golden State Warriors open a 10-point first-quarter lead. Green’s box score was predictably versatile, with 10 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in a sizable win on May 18, 2022. · May 19, 2022