Draymond Green makes improbable NBA history

The stat line was a reminder of Green being the ultimate Swiss Army knife player whose value to a team can't be gauged by the box score. 

For example, when the Warriors were down 14 at the half on Friday, Green fueled the home team's comeback with back-to-back defensive plays in the third quarter to go with three assists in a quick span. 

With 8:44 left in the third, Green blocked Jonas Valanciunas's shot and led a fast break that cut the Warriors' deficit by nine. His brilliance was on full display.  

Although Green's efforts couldn't propel Golden State to victory, head coach Steve Kerr had nothing but positive things to say about his versatile forward.

"I don't care if Draymond shoots or doesn't shoot," Kerr told reporters after the game. "He does everything else. He was incredible tonight. His defense was so good, his competitiveness. I thought our guys in the second half, the way they fought, it was amazing to watch just the competitive spirit and the energy.

"These guys, you know, they've been doing it for 12 to 15 years — winning championships, playing deep into June. Here we are, fighting for the play-in, and these guys are Hall of Famers, and you see the effort that they gave, the fight to get back in the game, to give ourselves a chance. It's beautiful."

The Warriors close their season with a home game against the Jazz on Sunday. They could potentially move to the No. 8 seed if the Lakers lose to the Pelicans in the other crucial season-finale game. 

By climbing to eight, the Warriors would significantly improve their chances of making the playoffs.