Whether it be through orchestrating the game-winning stop, snagging the must-have rebound, or even a well-timed pass, Draymond Green has proven to be a level above master when it comes to swaying the game’s outcome without needing to score. Holding a two-point lead with a minute to go and suddenly, an unimpeded path to the rim, the four-time All-Star uses his IQ to put a foil in the Portland Trail Blazers’ comeback plans, drawing the defense in before flinging an underhand alley-oop dime to a cutting teammate for the ultimately deciding score. Similar to the outcome, the future Hall of Famer’s box score was an all-too-familiar sighting as Green finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists, and two blocks. The near triple-double was the only thing he didn’t accomplish, as the Golden State Warriors proved triumphant on December 6, 2023. · Dec 7, 2023