"Green's latest ejection on Saturday occurred in the final minutes of the first half. With 2:25 remaining in the second quarter, Green was T'd up by referee Simone Jelks following a dunk by Lauri Markkanen. Green did not speak following the game, but he appeared to believe that Kyle Filipowski committed a three-second violation. Following the first tech, Green continued passing his case to Kevin Cutler. It's not uncommon for Green to receive some grace even as he continues his pleas."
"That ain't the formula, said Jimmy Butler, who had 15 points and seven assists. No, no, no, no, no. We need '23' out there. We need Draymond, Kerr said following Saturday night's 123-114 win over the Utah Jazz. I want him out there. I think he's up to about nine techs. We're not halfway through the season yet. A long way to go, and we need him."
Draymond Green failed to finish three of his last eight starts, including ejections on Dec. 20 vs. Phoenix and Saturday vs. Utah and an earlier spat with coach Steve Kerr that led him to exit to the locker room. Each time the Warriors still won. Green's most recent ejection occurred with 2:25 left in the second quarter after referee Simone Jelks assessed a technical following a Lauri Markkanen dunk; Green disputed a possible three-second violation by Kyle Filipowski. After the first technical he continued protesting to referee Kevin Cutler and received a second technical, ending his night before halftime. Kerr and teammates emphasized needing Green despite his technicals.
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