Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors are currently competing in the NBA playoffs, gaining momentum in the first round. 

The Warriors picked up a 1-0 series lead against the No. 2 seed Houston Rockets. They entered the NBA playoffs as the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference standings. 

While Golden State matched up against the Rockets in the West, experience plays a major role in determining the winner of the series. 

Green, one of the Warriors’ most seasoned veterans, made franchise history in the opening game. He is now the team’s all-time leader in playoff games played.

“Dray Playoff Basketball,” posted the official social media account of the Golden State Warriors. “Draymond Green is now the franchise’s all-time playoff games played leader.”

The Warriors have been powered by Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, and midseason acquisition Jimmy Butler during their playoff push. After trading for Butler ahead of the deadline, Golden State now appears poised to make a run at the NBA title.

In Game 1, Green helped the Warriors defeat the Rockets 95-85. The Defensive Player of the Year finalist posted four points, six rebounds and three assists. 

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23).

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So far this season, Green has averaged 9.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. While he’s struggled to find a consistent offensive rhythm, Green hasn’t skipped a beat in terms of defensive contribution. 

Green is listed as a finalist for DPOY along with Cleveland Cavaliers star Evan Mobley and Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels. 

If the Warriors were to defeat the Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs, they would play the winner of the Los Angeles Lakers versus Minnesota Timberwolves series.