Watch: Luka Doncic's reaction after Draymond Green checks him quick following NSFW exchange
Luka Doncic and Draymond Green seemingly could have had a huge altercation between the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors on Sunday. During the second quarter of the contest, Doncic had an NSFW (not safe for work) message for one of the Warriors players.
"Shut up p*ssy," Doncic seemingly shouted.
Draymond was in the same direction Doncic stared down while making that comment, creating confusion between them as the Warriors forward thought the message was for him. However, the Mavericks guard clarified the issue after Draymond checked him.
"No, I was talking to him."
Draymond still minced words at Doncic, and the All-Star guard didn't hesitate to direct a similar message toward his counterpart.
"Shut up Dray," Doncic said.
Luka Doncic had the last laugh after dropping a 45-point triple-double and leading the Mavericks to a mammoth 143-133 win in an all-out high-intensity offensive game where both teams caught fire. The game ended with an NBA record 45 3-pointers made from both sides combined.
Draymond Green shows respect to Luka Doncic after intense battle
Draymond Green ensured his competitive side with Luka Doncic didn't leak off the court. The Warriors forward gave his flowers to Doncic after the game, lauding his competitiveness, suggesting it makes their battles even better.
Sunday appeared to be a skirmish to remember for the ages after Draymond and the Warriors gave themselves a chance to be in the contest after conceding 46 points in the first quarter, including 15 points from Doncic on 6 of 7 shots. The Warriors embraced the shootout, topping the Mavs with 27 triples on the night, one short of their franchise record.
However, Dallas edged Golden State in other facets by a decent margin to get the win. The Mavericks had a 47-37 rebounding average, more trips to the foul line, and a better scoring percentage inside the arc. A 19-point early lead also helped them stay ahead despite the Warriors' valiant effort to keep it a tight game.
Draymond Green contributed 21 points off the bench with seven rebounds and four assists, shooting five 3s. Meanwhile, Luka Doncic added 11 rebounds, 13 assists, three steals and two blocks, shooting 69.6%, including 6 of 11 from 3.