The Golden State Warriors stole Game 1 in Houston against the Rockets before dropping Game 2, evening the series at one game apiece heading into Saturday's pivotal matchup. Despite the noise, Green's impact on the court has been undeniable—and on Friday, the NBA made a major announcement: Draymond Green has officially been named the winner of the 2024–25 NBA Hustle Award. "The award honors a player who makes the effort plays that do not appear in the box score but help determine team success," the NBA posted.