Recently, Draymond Green started off hot, knocking down both of his early three-point attempts in the first quarter. For a player who had only made two threes in his previous five games combined, it was a promising sign. But the momentum quickly fizzled. After that brief spark, Green missed his next five shots, and the confidence he had at tipoff seemed to fade just as fast.

That sudden cold streak clearly took a toll on his rhythm. He appeared less aggressive on offense, rarely attacking the basket, despite his known ability to finish strong at the rim. In total, Green shot just 4-for-15 from the field, with all four of his makes coming from beyond the arc. Though the effort was there, the execution wasn’t. Commentators jokingly said he was “forced to be Curry” tonight—but his shooting didn’t come close. His plus-minus for the game was -6, a stat that reflected his struggles.

With both Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant sidelined, this was supposed to be Green’s time to shine. Instead, the Golden State Warriors fell short at home, losing 106–110 to the Sacramento Kings. In the closing seconds, with the score tied at 106, Sacramento gave the ball to their young shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanović. Facing none other than the former Defensive Player of the Year, Bogdanović showed no hesitation, driving past Green and finishing with a high-arcing layup off the glass to seal the win.

Green finished the night with 14 points, 8 assists, and 4 rebounds in 39 minutes. He hit 4-of-11 from three-point range, but those long-range shots couldn’t make up for his lack of inside presence or overall inefficiency. The absence of Curry and Durant left a massive void, and Green, though passionate and skilled, couldn’t fill it as a lead scorer.

This performance reignites the long-standing debate about Green’s role in the Warriors’ success. While often labeled the “true engine” of the team, nights like this suggest his value lies more in defense, passing, and leadership than carrying the scoring load.

For fans of Bangladesh Cricket Live, this scenario feels familiar. Just as in cricket, when a strong all-rounder is asked to anchor an entire innings under pressure, the burden can sometimes be too much. Green’s effort was admirable, but the result shows he’s most effective when complemented by scorers like Curry or Durant. Much like the dynamics on the pitch in Bangladesh Cricket Live, it takes a balanced team effort to clinch the win.