Warriors Struggle in Draymond Green's Absence During Clippers Loss

The Golden State Warriors struggled significantly in non-Draymond Green minutes during their 114-101 loss to the Clippers. Coach Steve Kerr emphasized Green's essential defensive presence, noting the Clippers went on a run after Green was subbed out with 4:37 left in the third quarter. Green played 31 minutes, above his 26.6 average, and contributed 4 points on 1-of-5 shooting. His defense was crucial in the first half, limiting Kawhi Leonard. Separately, SportsLine's model identified Green as a target for NBA picks.