Draymond's Dark Night

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This is the 27th edition of The Hoops Insider, where we bring you the latest updates from the world of hoops. Today we cover Draymond Green having one of the most embarrassing nights in NBA history, and the future for a struggling Warriors team! Let’s hop right into it!

Historic Defeat

The Golden State Warriors suffered one of their worst losses in franchise history, falling to the Memphis Grizzlies by 51 points. In this devastating 144-93 defeat, Draymond Green made history for all the wrong reasons.

Green set an unwanted NBA record, recording the worst plus-minus in league history at -45 in just 19 minutes of play. This stat line represents the lowest plus-minus ever recorded in under 20 minutes of playing time.

Complete Collapse

The Warriors' performance was abysmal across the board, but Green's numbers were particularly stark: 0 points, 0 rebounds, and 0 assists, shooting 0-for-4 from the field before being pulled from the game.

The Warriors looked lost, and Green's leadership was notably absent. The Grizzlies, and Ja Morant, dominated every aspect of the game from start to finish.

Moving Forward

This loss raises serious questions about the Warriors' direction and Green's effectiveness this season. The team now faces mounting pressure to respond as they fight to maintain playoff positioning in the competitive Western Conference.

The 51-point margin represents one of the largest defeats in Warriors history, and comes at a critical point in the season as they struggle to find consistency. For Green, this performance adds to a challenging season where his impact has been increasingly scrutinized.

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