In a tense series filled with several skirmishes and 12 technical fouls, Tari Eason has been hit with two techs. However, ahead of Wednesday night's Game 5 in a series the Golden State Warriors lead 3-1,

“He’s the best defender I’ve ever seen in my life. He rises to the occasion,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “On top of being a great defender, he’s an incredible competitor. We’ve seen it. I’ve seen it for 11 years. Game on the line, Draymond making a stop. It’s like having Steph Curry take the shot.”

Draymond Green had his pocket picked by Tari Eason, and in the ensuing scramble for the ball, Green, shall we say, gave Eason just a little bit more of the business than he needed to.  It wasn't much,