#Fire force end of openin series#

More than anything, he believed the Celtics didn't feel the Warriors enough. Immediately after the Warriors' loss to start off the series, and the hours and days following, Green knew what Golden State needed going forward. So the main thing is you have to leave the officials alone, and Draymond did a good job of that.' 'The play is always going to be physical in the playoffs. He got the early tech, but he left the officials alone all night. I thought he played a great game the other night. 'He's at his best when he's passionate and emotional. Draymond toed the line, pushed the envelope and Steve Kerr continues to send the same message to him. The Celtics badly wanted a second technical called on him near the end of the first half when he and Celtics star Jaylen Brown got into their own scuffle, and they continue to still talk about it. While baiting Celtics forward Grant Williams into a foul halfway through the first quarter, Green subsequently was called for a technical foul. Eleven seconds later, the Warriors forced a turnover off an errant pass from Smart. Thirteen seconds into the contest, Green found himself tangled up for a jump ball with Boston big man Al Horford.

#Fire force end of openin series#

He felt he let Steph Curry and the rest of his Warriors teammates down, and put it on himself to even the series at one win apiece. Green knew he had to be better Sunday night after the Warriors' loss two nights prior. If he's going to come in here and try to be physical, this is our house and we've got to protect it.' 'We've just got to turn around and do the same thing. 'I mean, you respond to fire with fire, right?' Smart said Tuesday to reporters. So, what's Smart's response for Wednesday night's Game 3 now that the series is back to TD Garden? Green countered in Game 2 with fire replacing his breath. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Smart held the upper hand in bringing the energy, resulting in a historic comeback win for Boston. You can see it, you can hear it, you can feel. They're the heartbeat of their respective teams: Green for the Warriors, and Smart for the Celtics.Д«oth players wear their emotions on their sleeve.

Both Green and Smart each have been named Defensive Player of the Year once, and hold a different title than their teammates who can score in bunches. That honor belongs to their teammates - Steph Curry for Green, and Jayson Tatum for Smart. BOSTON - Draymond Green and Marcus Smart aren't going to collect NBA MVP awards.