The Golden State Warriors survived the Orlando Magic to secure a much-needed win as they try to hang on to the 10th spot in the Western Conference.
The Dubs have to do it without Draymond Green, who was ejected four minutes into the game.
Green and the Warriors have fought many battles before, but this time, it seems his team did not side with him.
The most visible reaction shortly after his ejection was that of Stephen Curry, who was seemingly in tears out of frustration.
Stephen Curry vs the Orlando Magic was not the usual Chef in the game (just 17 points) although he still scored the dagger three to seal the win for his team.
He continued airing out his emotion after the victory as he was recorded kicking the bench.
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Every win is important for the Warriors, with the Houston Rockets breathing down on their necks for the 10th and final play-in spot.
This must be why Curry could not hold his emotion back with that Draymond ejection.
It remains unknown whether Green will be suspended in future games.
The reactions would have been more drastic had the Warriors lost the Magic game.
Fan reactions to Curry's crying video
Curry, in tears, had people thinking he was upset about the actions made by his long-time teammate.
Green has been ejected many times before, but the timing of his latest shenanigan should make anybody feel angry.
Because Curry cannot hide his frustration anymore, many think this will be the last season the Warriors' "Big Three" will be together.
Klay Thompson is just a shade of what he was during their 2015-2018 run, while Green always gets suspended.
Coach Steve Kerr is losing many fans, too, with his in-game decisions.
Kerr, who has been with the Warriors since 2014, received flak a few days ago for reducing Curry's minutes in the Warriors' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
He explained that the decision was just his way of limiting his best player's minutes and keeping him healthy.
The two-time MVP does not feel like resting, though.
"I want to play as many minutes as I'm fresh and able to, so I'm a little bit [surprised] knowing that [the Timberwolves] were going on a run," he said after Sunday's loss.
Draymond's standing with the team
It is not immediately known how the team feels about Draymond Green getting himself ejected, but Kerr thinks the former Defensive Player of the Year deserves to be kicked out of the court.
"Too bad. It was unfortunate. He deserved it. He will bounce back," Kerr said, as quoted by Warriors reporter Anthony Slater.
When asked whether the team lost confidence in him, the coach answered quickly, "No."
Curry, Kerr, and the rest of the team repeatedly expressed their need for Green.
He was suspended indefinitely in December this season and was told by the league to undergo therapy.
He thought he let the team down and publicly apologized to Curry.
"Because he got crushed publicly for that, I'm gonna apologize publicly. I sincerely apologize to Steph for my actions."
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