Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green admitted that the Houston Rockets were the better team in Game 5. The Warriors had an opportunity to eliminate the Rockets, but they fell flat and were blown out 131-116.

Draymond Green finished the Game 5 win with six points, eight rebounds and two assists while shooting 2/7 from the field in 31 minutes of playing time. Via The NBA: "DRAYMOND GREEN LOCKS DOWN DEFENSIVELY 🔒🔒 WARRIORS WIN AND TAKE A 3-1 SERIES LEAD!

Beginning about three weeks ago, a movement took hold suggesting that, perhaps, with star center Victor Wembanyama out for the season after a blood clot, NBA awards voters should shift their defensive player selection toward a sort-of lifetime achievement candidate: Warriors forward Draymond Green.