Dillon Brooks of the Houston Rockets has ignited controversy following Game 5 of their playoff matchup against the Golden State Warriors. After the Rockets’ 131-116 win, Brooks made controversial comments admitting that he would intentionally target an opponent’s injury whenever possible.

Curry's thumb has become a subplot of this series, specifically on the local Warriors broadcast of the games when Brooks has been guarding the four-time champion. In Game 5, there was a moment when Warriors play-by-play broadcaster Bob Fitzgerald expressed frustration with how Brooks was guarding Curry.

The Golden State Warriors were blown out by the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night in Game 5, as Houston led by as much as 31 points before Golden State's fourt