The veteran forward<\/a>, known for his fiery demeanor, kept his cool throughout Sunday night\u2019s 103-89 victory. Now, his performance has helped the Warriors clinch a spot in the Western Conference semifinals. Green\u2019s measured presence was a far cry from the early emotional lapses that plagued him in the previous outing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cHe said: \u2018I\u2019ve got to be poised and I have to be better and we\u2019re gonna come in here tomorrow and get it done,\u2019\u201d head coach Steve Kerr shared. \u201cI think his emotional stability tonight, just his poise from the start I thought it set a great tone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Determined to reset mentally, Green took a different approach in the days leading up to Game 7. He visited a spa, meditated, and filled his playlist. His playlist featured with tracks from Brent Faiyaz, SZA, and classic \u201990s R&B artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Green\u2019s commitment paid off on the court, where he anchored the Warriors’ defense and avoided the costly emotional swings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Green said,\u201cI wanted to show I could lead better and keep us focused.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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