The NBA fined Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green $50,000 for "making an inappropriate comment that questions the integrity of game officials," the league announced Wednesday.
The incident occurred during Golden State's 102-97 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Saturday's Game 3 when Green referenced the 5.5 closing spread, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
The veteran forward fouled out of the contest but was seen making a hand gesture and seemingly discussing the final betting line while the Warriors trailed by six points with just over 15 seconds remaining.
Draymond Green reportedly mouthing “spread is 5.5” to teammates with 15 seconds left.
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The Warriors hit a 3 on the next possession to cover and lose by 5 🤔 pic.twitter.com/fr0nVESFOU
Golden State hit a three and lost by five points to cover the spread.
The fine is Green's first league-mandated punishment since his 12-game suspension in December 2023 for his on-court altercation with Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert.
The T-Wolves hold a 3-1 series lead and have an opportunity to end the Warriors' season on Wednesday night. Game 5 is scheduled for a 9:30 p.m. ET tipoff.
