The Draymond Green dilemma: The unique way the Celtics are picking on the Warriors star’s weaknesses

Steve Kerr made a big decision down the stretch of Game 4.

After a layup from Jaylen Brown put the Celtics ahead by four points with 7:32 remaining in the fourth quarter, Kerr pulled Draymond Green from the game to go with a smaller lineup of Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney.

Green later returned and made some big plays to help the Warriors come away with the victory, but Kerr’s decision to bench Green in such a crucial moment in Golden State’s season speaks to how much the four-time All-Star has struggled offensively in the Finals.

In Game 3, Green finished with two points on 1-for-4 shooting from the field. He was limited to two points again in Game 4, only he missed six of his seven shot attempts. Even Green’s mom has been surprised by his showing so far in this series. Scoring isn’t Green’s forte, but the Warriors will likely need more from him offensively to defeat the Celtics two more times.