NEW ORLEANS, LA - MAY 04: Referee Eric Lewis #42 issues Rajon Rondo #9 of the New Orleans Pelicans a technical foul after an altercation with Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center on May 4, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)Sean Gardner/Getty Images

Draymond Green Says He's Not 'Baiting' Rajon Rondo into Altercations

Tim DanielsMay 4, 2018

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said Friday he hasn't instigated any interaction with New Orleans Pelicans point guard Rajon Rondo during the teams' Western Conference Semifinals series.

Sports Illustrated provided Green's comments about the situation after the Pelicans secured a 119-100 win in Game 3 at the Smoothie King Center:

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Rondo was called for a technical foul during the contest after it appeared he intentionally stepped on Green's foot when they were both walking toward the sideline:

The Warriors forward has gained the reputation as an agitator throughout his NBA career, which he acknowledged Friday, but he stated that's not the case in this instance.

Game 4 is set for Sunday afternoon in New Orleans with the Warriors up 2-1 in the series.