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Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors are on the brink of making their fifth consecutive trip to the NBA Finals after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 110-99 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
Green was once again sensational, finishing with a triple-double of 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists. He's also averaging 16.0 points and 11.0 rebounds in the conference finals. The two-time All-Star wasn't at his best during the regular season, but his resurgence in the playoffs is one of the main reasons why the Warriors have been winning, even without Kevin Durant.
When Green was asked about his mindset in these playoffs, he said he treats every game as do-or-die, which is why he's always tired after every playoff run:
Thought this quote from Draymond sums up his postseason mindset perfectly. "When I finish the playoffs every year I'm exhausted. And more so mentally than physically because I view these games like life or death."
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) May 19, 2019
Green has been an integral part of the Warriors' dominance over the past five years. Although his contributions are often overlooked because of the talent around him, there's no doubt he's one of the main reasons why Golden State has won three of the last four NBA titles.
But Dray's significance for the Dubs is more than just about his stats. He's considered the glue guy for this team; the player who does all the little things and someone who provides the spark whenever they need it. He's not someone who lacks the effort, as you can always expect him to play at a high level, especially when it matters the most.
The Warriors have the opportunity to sweep the Blazers in Game 4 on Monday night, so expect Draymond Green to play at his best once again.
