Draymond Green Suffers Injury Scare in Warriors vs Clippers

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green suffers injury scare versus Los Angeles Clippers

Apr 13, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Referee Kevin Scott (24), Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) prepare for the opening tip-off of the game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images / Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors play host to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, a contest where both teams are actively seeking a win to avoid dropping into the play-in tournament in the Western Conference. With Los Angeles entering winners of nine of their last 10 games, it wasn't going to be easy for Golden State.

Regardless of whether the Warriors land a top-six seed or make the play-in, the play of their three veteran leaders is essential for their success. With Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler forming a new duo and Draymond Green making a Defensive Player of the Year case, it seems like health is the only thing stopping them. On Sunday, the scary reality came forth.

Draymond went to the locker room after colliding with Norman Powell on this play pic.twitter.com/GseBoJ7aRF

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) April 13, 2025

In the first quarter between the Warriors and Clippers, forward Green was chasing after a loose ball and collided with Clippers guard Norman Powell. Seen grabbing his head, Green was eventually taken out of the game and to the locker room for further evaluation.

Luckily for the Warriors, Green returned back to the game shortly after his stint in the locker room. A huge sigh of relief, as Golden State's defense is anchored by Green, and losing him right before the playoffs would've put the team in a tough spot.

Status alert: Draymond Green (neck) has returned to Sunday's game.

— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) April 13, 2025

Green returns to the game for Golden State with them holding an eight-point lead over the Clippers after the end of the first quarter.

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