Brooks openly admitted that he was indeed targeting Curry's thumb. This did not stop Curry from averaging exceptional numbers and facilitating his team's win in the series. He averaged 24.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists in the seven games so far in the Playoffs.

Stephen Curry's right thumb might be the most important sporting right thumb on the planet. And the whole NBA knows the Warriors legend is dealing with an injury to said thumb. Rockets instigator Dillon Brooks seems happy to try and make it worse.

The Houston Rockets blew out the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series thanks to strong performances from Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson and Dillon Brooks. The Rockets had four of their five starters score in double figures,