Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green discussed the possibility of facing off against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025 NBA playoffs. "Anytime we face LeBron, it's always cinematic," Green said during an appearance on NBA Today. "It's always an incredible challenge, so that's always fun."

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On Wednesday, the Rockets earned their 50th win of the season in a 143-105 victory over the Utah Jazz — clinching a Western Conference playoff berth for the first time since the 2019-20 season. Green was with Houston that postseason in the Orlando bubble, averaging 11.8 points per game in just under 30 minutes a night.