Draymond Green, player from the Warriors, targets Tari Eason with insults, labeling his comments as "spoiled milk" talk.
Warriors Triumph Over Rockets in Tense Game 7, Draymond Green Trashes Talks Opponent
The Golden State Warriors seized a hard-fought victory in their Game 7 showdown with the Houston Rockets, securing a 103-89 win and moving on to the second round. The tension between these rival teams was palpable throughout the match, and after the game, it escalated, with Draymond Green taking a dig at Tari Eason.
Golden State and Houston don't exactly see eye-to-eye, and this rivalry was on full display during their intense series. Eason, in particular, hasn't shied away from taunting the Warriors, despite his attempts often backfiring spectacularly.
After a clip of him mocking the Warriors resurfaced on social media following their win, Green gave a memorable two-word response: "🥛🤮".
Moving Forward: Warriors vs Timberwolves
As the dust settles on this series, Green can't seem to resist a dig at his opponents. And with good reason – he spent much of the series engaging in verbal sparring, picking up four technical fouls and two flagrant fouls in the process.
In the past, we've seen Green overstep the mark, but in this series against Houston, he measured his responses expertly, even with the tension between the two sides.
With their focus now on their next opponents, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Warriors will look to continue their postseason success and advance further in the playoffs. Game 1 is scheduled for Tuesday night, with tipoff set for 9:30 p.m. EDT.
Enrichment: A Decade of Rivalry
The history of animosity between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets can be traced back to their frequent high-stakes NBA playoff meetings over the past decade. Marked by intense competition and personal clashes, these encounters have created a heated rivalry that has evolved from star-studded duels in the mid-2010s to a multi-generational feud.
From the 2015 Western Conference Finals, where Golden State ended Houston's hopes and started their championship era, to the Rockets' 2018 Western Conference Finals run, where they posed a serious threat to the Warriors' dominance, every meeting between the two teams has been filled with high drama. Off-court incidents like the infamous 2019 playoff spat between Chris Paul and Steph Curry have further fueled the bad blood between the teams.
In the latest chapter of this rivalry during the 2025 playoffs, new personalities have emerged, with Draymond Green and Tari Eason becoming central figures in the ongoing confrontations, symbolizing the continuation of the rivalry through the new generation of players.
In the next phase of their postseason journey, the Warriors will aim to do more than just seize victories - they will look to expand their success in the playoffs as they confront the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round.
Twenty years after the rivalry with the Houston Rockets was ignited, the Golden State Warriors will engage in another intense series, this time with their sights set on pushing their way deeper into the playoffs.


