But with guard Stephen Curry out because of a hamstring injury, Golden State needed every sliver of advantage it could muster, And one player who struggled badly at the worst possible time was center Draymond Green, who fouled out after posting just two points and four assists, shooting 1-for-4 from the field and committing five turnovers.

The Warriors fell short in a crucial playoff game, and head coach Steve Kerr didn't hold back when addressing questionable foul calls that changed the outcome.

The Warriors simply can't afford to lose him given his value on both ends, but his absence would be even more noticeable now with Stephen Curry out with a strained left hamstring. He told reporters on Thursday that there is no target date for a return.