Green averaged just 13.2 points per game in the series — a drop of nearly eight points from his regular-season average of 21.0. Green — the No. 2 overall pick in 2021 — faced backlash for his play after the Rockets were eliminated. "Jalen Green is the biggest disappointment in Houston Rockets history," one fan said.

With under eight minutes to go in the game and the Rockets leading by double digits, Jalen Green ran into Draymond. When the two fought for space, Jalen delivered an elbow to Draymond's face. The play was initially called a personal foul on Jalen Green, and after review it was upgraded to a flagrant-1 foul.