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 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.
