The Pool Report interview was conducted by Anthony Slater (The Athletic) with Crew Chief Tyler Ford following tonight’s Timberwolves at Warriors game.    

QUESTION:  Why did you land on the decision to eject Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels as opposed to giving them double technicals?

FORD: Both players were involved in an altercation that didn’t immediately dissolve and their actions warranted an ejection

QUESTION: Why was Draymond Green assessed a Flagrant 2?

FORD: He aggressively put Gobert in a headlock and refuses to let go.  This is unnecessary and excessive conduct which meets the standard for a flagrant foul penalty 2.

QUESTION: Was there consideration to giving extra discipline to Rudy Gobert for his part or anyone else involved besides Draymond Green?

FORD: Gobert was attempting to separate Thompson and McDaniels and was ruled to be a peacemaker.  We reviewed all other players and acts and no other unsportsmanlike acts were observed.