Draymond foul on Edey upgraded to Flagrant 1 after Warriors-Grizzlies originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Draymond Green’s foul on Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey Friday night, which was originally ruled a transition-take foul, was upgraded to a Flagrant 1 after review by the NBA on Saturday.
The incident occurred midway through the third quarter of Golden State’s 123-118 victory when Green attempted to drive to the basket but tripped near the free-throw line after losing his balance and falling at Edey’s feet.
Edey collected the ball that Green lost and passed it into the lane on a fast break attempt, but the 7-foot center’s foot got caught between the arm of Green, who appeared to deliberately hold Edey’s foot with his elbow and the side of his body.
As a result of the original foul call in transition, Desmond Bane shot one free throw, but the Grizzlies were still upset about the controversial play. If Flagrant 1 had originally been called, the Grizzlies would have shot two free throws and gained possession.
“It was definitely not a basketball game,” Edey said after the game.
This is Green’s first flagrant foul this season.
He was ejected from the game with just over a minute remaining after picking up his second technical foul.
Grizzlies vs. Warriors. The controversy never ends.
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