Now, that reply has drawn another counter from Tari Eason’s mother, Teroya Eason, who replied under a post highlighting Green’s comment with a five-word note: “Oh dear, now it’s war.” Golden State won the series in seven games, advancing to the West semis after a 103–89 Game 7 win in Houston.

Following Alperen Sengun’s most recent comments on Golden State, Draymond Green reignited the rivalry and clapped back at him.

Back in the first round of the playoffs, the Golden State Warriors beat the second-seeded Houston Rockets in seven games. With the two teams going to war in a physical battle, the Warriors’ postseason experience likely played a key role in the outcome.