The Houston Rockets are on the brink of elimination with a 3-2 series deficit against the Golden State Warriors. On Wednesday night with their backs against the wall, the Rockets cruised to a 131-116 win at the Toyota Center.
Warriors star Stephen Curry was clearly hampered by a thumb injury, one that caused him to ice his thumb after the game. Meanwhile, the Rockets scored 76 first-half points and saw three players eclipse the 20-point mark in a strong outing.
The Warriors now host Game 6 on Friday night with a chance to move on to the next round in a date with the Minnesota Timberwolves, who knocked off the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
But, the injury to Curry is a big concern. On top of that, Dillon Brooks has been accused of purposely trying to target Curry's injured thumb.
One fan posted a play where Brooks was seen swiping at Curry's injury in Game 4.
Look at Dillon Brooks on this play
— 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯 (@shotbysteph30) April 27, 2025
Even after Steph got the shot off, he still took a swipe at his injured thumb
This guy’s as dirty as it gets 🤦🏽♂️ pic.twitter.com/4isv3DWg4t
The broadcasters also pointed out that Brooks was swiping at Curry's thumb. However, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka failed to respond to those accusations.
Reporter: "Ime, one of the Warriors broadcasters tonight accused Dillon Brooks of intentionally swiping at Steph Curry's [injured] right thumb. How would you respond to that?"
— ClutchFans (@clutchfans) May 1, 2025
Ime Udoka: "I wouldn't." pic.twitter.com/o0cXqRrZET
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Brooks himself had some strong comments about whether or not he was swiping at Curry's hand after the Game 5 win.
"I’m playing the game," Brooks said. "Shoot, if you’re going to come play the game injured, whatever you’ve got, it’s all about the game. If I had an injured ankle, I would attack that ankle every single time... So whatever they’re saying on the broadcast, they can keep saying it."
Dillon Brooks on whether he's trying to get at Steph's thumb:
— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) May 1, 2025
"If I had an injured ankle, I would attack that ankle every single time. So, whatever they're saying on the broadcast, they can keep saying it" pic.twitter.com/j3SwixMdDQ
Brooks' antics throughout his NBA career are no secret, and now the notoriously-regarded villain is the subject of more accusations.
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