Green escapes ban for kick to groin

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been fined $25,000 but will escape a suspension for his kick on Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams, the NBA said Monday.

Green left the Warriors sweating on the prospect of a possible ban after kicking Adams in the groin during Golden State's rout to the Thunder in Game Three on Sunday.

Golden State's management and Green had insisted the incident in the first half - which left Adams doubled over in pain - was accidental.