Golden State forward Draymond Green was ejected for a flagrant foul shortly before halftime of Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.
Green originally was called for a foul on Brandon Clarke with 1:18 left in the second quarter.
Officials reviewed the play where Green had hold of Clarke’s jersey after a missed layup.
Officials took their time reviewing the play as Memphis fans chanted “Throw him out!”
Golden State coach Steve Kerr said after a 117-116 win buy levitra on line canada that he was surprised by the call. The official explanation was that Green hit Clarke in the face and threw him to the ground on a follow-through.