Rockets' Green dismisses Draymond: 'Talking is his only way'

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green brushed off comments made by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green at the conclusion of Game 3.

The pair got into an altercation at midcourt in which the Warriors' Green directed a gesture at the fourth-year guard that mimicked painting nails following Golden State's 104-93 victory Saturday.

"Just talking," Jalen Green told reporters when asked what transpired after the game. "Steph (Curry) had a good game. The reason they won.

"Just talking. (Draymond) can't really do much of anything else, so talking is his only way."

The Defensive Player of the Year finalist didn't confirm that he said something to Jalen Green related to painting his nails, according to NBC Sports' Ali Thanawalla.

"I'm not sure what he took (umbrage) to," he said. "But it was a good win for us."

Jalen Green said in a 2024 video with Overtime that he started painting his nails after getting his hands tattooed.

Draymond Green finished the game with seven points, eight rebounds, and four assists on 3-of-11 shots from the field. Golden State was plus-12 when he was on the court. Curry scored a game-high 36 points.

Jalen Green tallied nine points and five assists on 4-of-11 shooting.

The Warriors possess a 2-1 series lead. Game 4 is scheduled for Monday at 10 p.m. ET.